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Mrs Mahama with the leadership of the Young Singles’ group
The Greater Accra East Region of the Assemblies of God Ghana Young Singles (Y’s) group has organised a camp meeting at Shai Hills in the .
The three-day camp meeting was held under the theme “Send the light” from April 17 to April 20, 2024.
Speakers at the camp meeting were the Regional Superintendent Rev Andrews N. Awintia, former First Lady Mrs Lordina Mahama who was the special Guest of Honour.
The camp meeting brought together over 400 young ladies across the region to pray, study the Bible and learn about relationships, lifestyle and home making.
Mrs Mahama urged the young single ladies to build their individual capacities while pursuing their personal goals.
Also at the camp meeting was Rev Awintia who urged them to carry the word of God to every part of the country so as to fulfill the mandate given to Christians.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
