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Ghana Shippers Authority investigates alleged emergency surcharge by shipping lines
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The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Ransford Gyampo, has responded to reports that some shipping lines are imposing an emergency conflict surcharge on importers.
He explained that the Authority has not officially been informed about any such surcharge by shipping companies.
According to him, shipping lines are owners of ships and are responsible for issuing their own charges, while the Ghana Shippers Authority regulates only the local charges imposed by those companies.
Prof. Gyampo noted that the Authority became aware of the allegation through a complaint on social media.
He disclosed that the issue came to his attention late at night and prompted him to immediately take action.
“We have not officially been informed about any Emergency Conflict Surcharge by any shipping line. However, we saw a complaint about it on social media last night,” he explained.
Prof. Gyampo added that he quickly contacted the person who raised the concern and requested documentary evidence to support the claim.
He indicated that the Authority has since begun investigations into the matter to determine whether the surcharge is indeed being imposed.
He stressed that the Ghana Shippers Authority has not introduced or collected any such surcharge.
“It is not the Ghana Shippers Authority that imposed or is collecting the alleged surcharge,” he clarified.
Prof. Gyampo assured importers and businesses that the Authority will thoroughly investigate the issue and take the necessary steps once the facts are established.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
