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● Sefakor obtained aggregate 12 in the 2022 BECE
The fate of a 16-year-old girl who obtained Aggregate 12 in the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and got admission into St Martins Senior High School at Nsawam in the Eastern Region, hangs in the balance.
The future of Miss Kokoroko Sefakor Debase former pupil of Odumplala M/A Basic School in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, seems bleak as snippets of information The Spectator has received indicate that her mother has told her to learn a trade instead of pursuing further education.
Reason? The mother said she could not take care of the girl’s elder brother who is currently a student at the Accra Technical University (ATU) and at the same time cater for her in the Secondary School.
So, she has asked Sefokor to abandon her dream of going to a Senior High School and rather learn hairdressing.
Ms. Sefakor chose Aburi Girls Senior High as her first choice, St Martins Senior High 2nd choice, and Methodist Girls Senior High at Mamfe 3rd choice, Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High, 4th choice and St. Thomas Senior High/ Technical 5th choice.
Fortunately, she got admission in her second choice St. Martins Senior High School as a Boarding Student to read General Science.
But her mother’s decision is gradually dampening the high spirit of the student and The Spectator is appealing to well-meaning Ghanaians and philanthropic organisations to come to her aid.
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
