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Musician granted 400,000 bail for kicking girlfriend’s genitals
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A 23-year-old victim, whose boyfriend, a musician, violently stamped her right leg and kicked her genitals after discovering pictures of her with another man, is unwell.
A relation of the victim confirmed to the Adentan Circuit Court that she was peeing blood in her urine, hence unable to attend today’s sitting.
According to the victim’s relative, the accused person’s stepfather presented GH¢200 to the victim only yesterday (Sunday).
The trial judge, Mrs Sedinam Awo Balokah, has asked Benjamin Kobla Doamekpor to stay 50 metres away from his girlfriend and also prohibited him from contacting the victim pending trial.
Appearing for the second time, Benjamin Kobla Doamekpor, who was earlier remanded for allegedly fighting his girlfriend over phone chats, has been admitted to bail.
The court admitted Doamekpor to bail in the sum of GH¢400,000 with four sureties, two to be justified.
Explaining the terms of the bail, the trial judge said the accused, although an upcoming musician, was a flight risk.
The accused person’s lawyer repeated bail application for Doamekpor saying he had fixed place of abode, and he would not in any way tamper with investigations.
Soon after Doamekpor was granted bail, he wept, saying: “I swear I did not intend to harm her (the victim).”
The court directed prosecution to file its disclosures.
The court further directed the victim’s family to ensure that kidney and bladder tests were conducted on the victim.
The matter was adjourned to November 30, 2023 for Case Management Conference.
Doamekpor was charged with causing harm and pleaded not guilty.
Prosecution led by Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo said the complainant was a businesswoman residing at Labadi and the accused person, a boyfriend to the younger sister of the complainant.
Prosecution said on October 10, 2023, at about 0900 hours, the complainant came to Adenta DOVVSU and reported that the victim had gone to visit the accused person at Amrahia, and that on October 1, 2023, she started receiving distress phone calls from the victim that the accused person, had beaten her to the extent that she was in clutches with her right leg in PoP after sustaining a fracture.
The prosecutor told the court that on receipt of the complaint, the police together with the complainant proceeded to Amrahia and led the police to a house inKatamanso where the victim was seen in a room in clutches.
It said the victim was rescued and brought to Adenta DOVVSU and interviewed.
Prosecution said the victim disclosed that she visited her boyfriend (the accused person) on September 25, 2023, and on September 27, 2023, she wanted to leave but the accused person prevented her from leaving.
It said Doamekpor snatched her phone from her and went through her messages.
Prosecution said Doamekpor saw a chat on the phone of the victim together with photos of the victim in bed with another man and that got him angry, and he assaulted her.
The prosecutor said the victim informed the police that she fell, and the accused violently “stepped” on her right leg, causing a fracture and he also kicked the victim’s genitals.
It said when the accused person saw that the victim had a fractured leg and was unconscious, he rushed her to the Saint Patrick Hospital for medical attention.
The prosecutor told the court that the accused person told the victim to tell her relatives that she fell into a gutter and had a fractured leg.
When the accused person was cautioned, he admitted the offence.
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Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
