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Father, Son Fined for Stealing, Assault
The Asokore-Mampong District Court in the Asokore-Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region has fined a father and his son GH¢2,400 each for stealing a fowl, damaging a mobile phone, and assaulting the owner of the fowl.
Kingsley Kofi Kumi, 54, and his 20-year-old son, Kingsley Abeka, a trader, pleaded not guilty to charges of causing unlawful damage, assault, and stealing. However, they were convicted after a full trial. They were also ordered to compensate the complainant, Jennifer Sarpong, with GH¢2,000 and will serve two months imprisonment each if the fine is not paid.
Police Chief Inspector David Opoku Kwabi, presenting the facts of the case, stated that the complainant shared a common fence wall with the convicts at Buokrom Limex Quarry, near Asokore-Mampong. On March 25, 2024, Kingsley Kofi Kumi allegedly went to the complainant’s drinking spot, claiming his son had slaughtered her fowl and that she should collect it from their house. The complainant demanded payment of GH¢70 for the fowl, which led to a quarrel.
The prosecution explained that when the complainant attempted to record the incident on her phone, the father allegedly snatched the phone, valued at GH¢2,500, smashed it on the ground, and stepped on it. He then reportedly dragged her into a gutter, held her braided hair, and together with his son, assaulted her. Bystanders intervened, and a report was made to the Buokrom police, resulting in their arrest.
In their caution statements, both accused denied stealing, assaulting, and causing damage, claiming that the complainant’s mobile phone fell into the gutter and was damaged while she attempted to record videos.
By GNA
Spectator
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FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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