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Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebration launched in Eastern Region
Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Celebration has been launched in the Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua.
This year’s celebration, which will be held at the newly commissioned Koforidua Youth Resource Center, is under the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride.”
The President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Dramane Ouattara, will be the special guest of honour for the anniversary celebration.
Former Presidents of the land, 120 Ambassadors and High Commissioners, the Speaker of Parliament with all his members, the Chief Justice, and all Supreme Court Judges are expected to also grace the celebration.
Twenty-one contingents, comprising various security agencies, eleven schools in the region, sixteen regional capitals, and eighteen groupings, will be represented at the grounds with equipment on full display.
The Director of Operations at the Presidency and Chairman of the Planning Committee, Dr. Lord Commey, speaking at the launch, indicated a series of week-long activities earmarked to make this year’s celebration one of a kind, stressing that it’s the President’s directive.
Dr. Lord Commey stated, “There’s no better place; he has no choice than to come home, hence the celebration of the 67th Independence Day Celebration, which is President Akufo-Addo’s last celebration to be held in Koforidua. Twenty-one contingents, made up of various security agencies and eleven contingents made of various schools in the region. Sixteen regional capitals representing, eighteen groupings from the various bodies. Equipment on display, including all the equipment you know of. As you have seen, independence in all the regions is the same. The President has said that not a single item should be left out in this celebration.”
The Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Kwame Acheampong, expressed his appreciation to the President for choosing the regional capital for this year’s celebration.
He assured to help boost the local economy, thereby allowing the region to showcase its diverse culture to the whole world.
Source : Citinewsroom.com
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
