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Man, 40, freed after 9yrs in jail
40-year old man, who has been on remand for nine years without trial at the Sunyani Central Prisons, finally gained his freedom when the Justice for All Programme (JFAP) got him released unconditionally, last Friday.
Mr Pooley Maalor, who was charged for murder, had his docket which was forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, missing.
Also, the investigator handling the case died along the way, leaving in the prison without trial for many years.
The Justices, who sat on his case described Maalor as locked and forgotten.
After listening to his case, the jury was left with no other option than to discharge him unconditionally, claiming that his rights have been violated.
Information made available to the Spectator indicated that the victim was 31 years when he was sent on remand.
But the leader of JFAP, Justice Angelina Mensah Homiah, in an interview indicated that if later information proves otherwise, he shall be brought back to face Justice.
She announced that 16 remand cases were dealt with on the day, with one person discharged unconditionally and one convicted while nine others granted bail.
Justice Angelina Mensah Homiah, who is also the National chairperson for the Steering Committee for JFAP and Justice of the Appeal Court in the Ashanti Region, added that some inmates who were mentally unstable were also referred to psychiatry hospital for treatment.
She expressed gratitude to all partners, especially POs Foundation for their support in fast tracking criminal trials in the country.
She then thanked all the Justices on the day for the speedy trial and dedication to duty, including Justice Francis Koffie and senior state Attorney, Michael Baffi
The Executive Director of POs Foundation and Facilitator of JFAP, Jonathan Osei Owusu, noted that statistics from Ghana Prisons Service indicated that the programme has helped to reduce remand population from 33 per cent in 2017 to 10.5 per cent currently.
Maalor was excited for his release and thanked the JFAP for the kind gesture.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani.
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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