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Manasseh Azure Awuni calls for swift prosecution in corruption cases
Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni has called on the acting Chief Justice to take steps to ensure that corruption cases involving public officials are handled quickly and fairly, without turning the process into unnecessary drama.
In a statement titled “Let the Drama End, and Prosecution Begin,” Manasseh Azure urged Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to call some judges to order, saying that while all offences are bailable, bail conditions should not be used as punishment against suspects.
He emphasised that Ghanaians are demanding justice, not drama, and said the justice system must focus on ensuring that those accused of stealing public funds face the law within reasonable timeframes.
According to him, there is no reason why high-profile corruption cases cannot be resolved within two months, citing how other countries, such as the United States, handle major trials within weeks.
He also noted that Ghana’s election petitions and lawsuits against the Electoral Commission are often concluded within a short period, proving that quick justice is possible when there is commitment.
Manasseh Azure called on the Chief Justice to set up special courts dedicated to corruption cases and to ensure they sit continuously to speed up trials.
He added that lawyers and prosecutors should avoid delaying tactics, saying both sides must be prepared before stepping into court.
“If the accused are innocent, they should be set free. If they are found guilty, let’s put them in jail. Their lawyers can appeal,” he said.
The journalist criticised what he described as “outrageous bail conditions” that make headlines but end without results, insisting that Ghanaians need swift prosecutions, not endless courtroom drama.
He concluded that ending corruption requires urgency, fairness, and discipline within the justice system, adding, “The drama must end. Using bail as punishment must cease. Let swift prosecution begin.”
By Jacob Aggrey
Medical Doctor and dietician, Dr Bernice Korkor Asare, has urged women to take greater responsibility for their lifestyle choices, particularly their eating habits and levels of physical activity, to help reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.
According to her, although, some breast cancer risk factors, such as family history and certain reproductive factors, may not be within an individual’s control, lifestyle choices offer an opportunity for people to take preventive action.
She made this known during a talk on the topic: “Role of diet in breast cancer prevention” organised by Times Ladies Association of the New Times Corporation, publishers of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, in Accra on Thursday.
The event themed “Breast Cancer Awareness- Promoting Early Detection, Healthy Eating and Prevention.” 
She noted that having a risk factor did not automatically mean a person would develop breast cancer, but could increase the likelihood of developing the disease compared with someone without that particular risk factor.
“Having close relatives who have had breast cancer, particularly a mother, sister or daughter, may increase the risk, although not everyone with a family history will develop the disease,” Dr Asare opined. Read More.
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A group of compassionate friends from Innovation Gospel Impact last Friday visited the management, teachers and learners of the Street Academy in Accra.
The visit was to interact to get a deeper insight into the operations of the Academy that houses hundreds of street and underprivileged children and find ways to support them.
The team was led by Rev. Dr Isaac Apenteng Yeboah, a former Director for West African Mailbox Club and Director for Prisons Support Foundation, and Rev. Dale Sutherland from Washington DC.
The call, according to the visitors was occasioned by reports about the struggles of the Academy despite the occasional support it enjoys from individuals and some corporate entities.
Briefing them, the Founder and Executive Director of the Academy, Dr Ataa Lartey, thanked them for the concern showed, indicating that “this is a major boost for both teachers and learners; knowing that their plight is known by people outside their premises.”
According Dr Lartey, the Academy had planned to undertake a number of project to enhance teaching and learning and also procure facilities for the children with keen interest in sports but had to shelve those plans for lack of finance.
He told the team that their biggest concerns were the monthly utility bills that takes a toll on their finances.
“We have a piece of land we planned to turn into an astro turf pitch to train the younger ones whose interests lies in making a career out of football, however, we have been unable to commence because there is no money now,” he said.
Dr Lartey expressed gratitude to the teachers who have dedicated their lives to training these children, rather than going for well-paying jobs and hoped that with time, their conditions of engagement would improve.
Moved by the plight of the Academy, the group donated a cash amount of Gh₵3,000 to settle its water bills.
They described as unfortunate the conditions of learners and teachers of the Academy and pledged to continuously support their operations to realize the dream to build a better future for the unfortunate children.
The group offered to support the school with its monthly utility bills, feeding and staff allowance and urged the Academy staff to remain in constant touch with them.
The Street Academy is located at the Accra Art Center and offers brilliant but needy the chance to pursue their educational dreams by enrolling them in public schools with others offered training in sports and cultural activities.
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