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Minority demands Attorney General’s resignation over GH¢350 million flood relief release
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of the Attorney General, accusing him of incompetence over the release of GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund for flood relief.
Addressing the media today in Parliament, the Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei alleged that the release of the money breached legal procedures because there were ongoing garnishee proceedings involving the Contingency Fund.
According to her, the Attorney General directed the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to allow the funds to be released despite the pending court process.
“The Attorney General’s letter speaks for itself. It directed the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to give effect to the release of funds from the Contingency Fund notwithstanding the pending garnishee proceedings. Yet the Ministry of Finance subsequently announced that the GH¢350 million had been released,” she stated.
Mrs. Appiagyei argued that the Attorney General’s actions showed incompetence and undermined due legal process.
She said the Minority believes the Attorney General should either resign or be dismissed over the matter.
The Minority maintains that public funds must be managed in accordance with the law and has called for accountability over the release of the money.
By: Jacob Aggrey
U.S. Central Command forces have begun a series of powerful strikes against targets in Iran following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the international waterway with civilian crews.
According to U.S. officials, the operation is intended to impose heavy costs on Iran for targeting and attacking commercial shipping in a critical global trade route.
The U.S. military described Iran’s actions as “unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.”
Officials said the attacks on the civilian-crewed vessels posed a direct threat to freedom of navigation and the safety of international shipping.
The strikes mark an escalation in U.S. military action in the region aimed at deterring further aggression against commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
U.S. Central Command has not provided details on the specific targets or extent of damage from the strikes. Further updates are expected as the operation continues.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Tourism Authority has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as “Padiki,” describing her as one of Ghana’s brightest ambassadors of resilience and creativity.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the GTA said it received the news “with profound sorrow and deep shock.”
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence,” the statement read.
The Authority noted that her courage to dream big and push boundaries brought pride not only to her family but to the entire nation. Through her record-breaking feat, Padiki inspired countless young Ghanaians to believe that “with passion, perseverance, and hard work, the impossible can indeed become possible.”
The GTA described her untimely death as “a painful loss to the tourism and creative ecosystem and to the nation as a whole,” adding that Ghana has lost a young trailblazer whose story embodied innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of its people.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with Management and staff of the Authority, extended heartfelt condolences to Padiki’s family, friends, loved ones, and all whose lives she touched.
“We pray that the Almighty grants them strength, comfort, and peace during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement said.
The GTA concluded that although Padiki’s voice has been silenced too soon, her legacy will live on. “Her impact will remain etched in our hearts, and her memory will forever be cherished. Ours are the many questions, but God alone has the answers. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
