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Minority walks out of Chief Justice vetting over ‘Irregular Process’

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Member of Parliament for Asante Akim Central, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, has explained that the Minority’s decision to walk out of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, was based on principle and concerns about due process.

Addressing the media after the Minority staged a walkout during the vetting, Mr. Anyimadu-Antwi said the caucus believed the process leading to the nomination and vetting of the new Chief Justice was not proper, given that the current Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, had not yet formally left office.

“On a matter of principle, we needed to lay the foundation because there was an existing Chief Justice. But for the irregularities, we would not be here to vet another Chief Justice,” he stated.

He explained that the Minority had earlier filed a motion on the floor of Parliament, seeking to delay the vetting until all pending legal and constitutional matters were resolved.

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However, the Speaker of Parliament did not admit their motion, a decision the Minority described as unfair.

According to the MP, the Minority believes several legal issues surrounding the nomination are still before the courts and ECOWAS, and those cases should be concluded before a new Chief Justice is vetted.

Mr. Anyimadu-Antwi stressed that the walkout was not a personal attack on Justice Baffoe-Bonnie but rather a stance to protect democratic and constitutional principles.

“Nobody has anything against Justice Baffoe-Bonnie personally, but on a matter of principle, we needed to abstain from this. Since we were going to vote against the process anyway, we decided not to participate,” he said.

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He expressed concern that the Majority side appeared unwilling to allow a fair and open discussion during the proceedings.

“It seemed they had made up their minds to object to everything we said. We cannot hold everyone to ransom, so we thought it was best to give peace a chance and leave the room,” he added.

Mr. Anyimadu-Antwi clarified that the Minority’s exit was not a complete boycott but a principled protest against what they viewed as an improper process.

The vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie went ahead despite the Minority’s absence.

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If approved, he will succeed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who is expected to retire soon.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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Bibiani court remands pastor, mother for attempting to bury baby alive

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Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.

A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township. 

According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.

A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run. 

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The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.

When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath. 

Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.

The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”

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Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.

Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.

They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.

The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.

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The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.

Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.

The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly. 

From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi

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Creativity, innovation exhibited at AUCB

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Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah assessing the work of some students
Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah assessing the work of some students

The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.

Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.

From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.

For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.

Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.

Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.

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 At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.

By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu

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