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Lawyer sues NDC over celebration of December 31 Revolution
Constitutional law Professor, Stephen Kwaku Asare, has dragged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to the Supreme Court over the latter’s celebration of December 31, which saw the overthrow of the 1979 Constitution.
The United States (U.S) based legal practitioner sued the NDC and joined the Attorney General (A-G) as a defendant.
The plaintiff is asking a seven-member panel of judges presided over by Justice Jones Dotse to declare that by the combined effect of Articles 3(3)(4), 35(1)(4)(5), 41(b)(d), 55(5)(11)(12)(17), 15(1) and 15(2)(b) that celebration or commemoration of the December 31 overthrow of the Constitution, 1979 by the NDC is inconsistent with or is in contravention with the letter and spirit of the Constitution, 1992.
He urged the court to make an order directed at the NDC, its founder, executives, agents, assigns, privies, servants and whomsoever of whatever description to cease and desist from the celebration or commemoration of the December 31 overthrow of the Constitution, 1979.
Prof. Asare wants the court to order the government to cease and desist from the renting of public fora to the National Democratic Congress or other public associations for the celebration or commemoration of the December 31 overthrow of the Constitution, 1979.
The plaintiff asked the court to grant any other reliefs that it deems necessary in exercise of its legal equitable powers plus for court expenses and legal service fees.
Meanwhile, the court has given the A-G being represented by Gloria Ewoal, a Chief State Attorney, 10 days to file its statement of case.
This was after the A-G had filed a motion asking for extension of time to file its affidavit in opposition.
The case was adjourned sine dine (till further notice), so that the NDC can serve its response on the plaintiff.
Source: Ghanaian Times
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
