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NTC mourn Agnes Ofosu Antwi
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It was a solemn atmosphere as the New Times Corporation held the one week observance last week Friday for the late Mrs Agnes Ofosu Antwi at the forecourt of the premises.
The late Mrs. Agnes Ofosu Antwi was with the Marketing Department and served the Corporation for 41 years.
She died on February, 9, 2022, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra.
Very Rev. Dr Samuel Dua Dodd, Superintendent Minister Accra North Circuit of the Methodist Church of Ghana in a sermon from Psalm 90, told Christians to reflect on their lives and leave good legacies because “we would one day leave this earth”.
He further explained that everyone had a mission to accomplish on earth no matter the circumstance we found ourselves and there was the need to beware of the things we did with our lives.
“In order to live a life to glorify the Lord, we must continue to obey the commandments and directions of God”, he stressed.
Rev. Dodd encouraged the bereaved families to take comfort in the Lord as the deceased was resting in the bosom of Abraham.
In an address, the Managing Director of the New Times Corporation, Mr. Martin Adu Owusu could not hold back his tears when he was describing the Late Mrs Agnes Ofosu Antwi as hard working and gregarious (sociable).
He recounted that even before he wasn’t enstooled as a chief, the deceased had started called him Nana.
He assured the bereaved family members that the Corporation would continue to support them during and after her burial, and urged the members of staff to live in peace and harmony and work hard for the corporation.
Chairman of the Professional and Management Staff Union ( PMSU), Madam Diana Bosuh in a tribute described the Late Mrs Agnes Ofosu Antwi as a selfless, hardworking person who was ready to give an ear to anyone who came in to contact with her.
the tribute on behalf of staff
“She is a unionist and it is our prayer that she continues to rest in peace” she added.
Final funeral rites will be held on the 11th and 12 of March 2022 in Accra.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Lawyers for former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, say they will file an appeal despite a High Court directive for the Attorney General to amend two counts of defrauding by false pretences in the ongoing case.
The court on Wednesday ordered the AG to amend the two charges in the case involving the former NAFCO CEO and co-accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni.
Reacting to the ruling, counsel for Hanan Aludiba, Godfred Yeboah Dame, expressed dissatisfaction with the decision.
“Even though they’ve been ordered to amend some of the charges, we’ll still file an appeal. I think the decision was not so sound,” he said.
The case is part of ongoing prosecutions linked to alleged financial irregularities at the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO).
The High Court’s directive means the prosecution will have to revise aspects of the charge sheet before the trial proceeds further.
Background
Counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, led by Godfred Yeboah Dame, filed an application seeking to have the charges against their client dismissed.
They contend the charges are fundamentally flawed and violate his right to a fair trial.
The State, represented by Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, opposed the application, maintaining that the charges are valid and that the accused ought to face trial.
Lawyers for Hanan’s wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, led by Augustine Obour, who would also benefit if the application succeeded, yielded their time to the lead counsel for the first accused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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High Court rejects dismissal request in NAFCO Case, orders prosecution to amend 2 of 16 Charges Against former CEO
The High Court has declined a request by lead counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to dismiss charges against him, but has directed the Attorney General to amend two of the 16 counts filed against him.
Presiding Judge, Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting with additional responsibility as a High Court judge, ruled today that while the prosecution must revise Counts 9 and 14, the trial will proceed on all charges.
This means the trial of the couple will continue on a combined 20 counts.
Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba is facing 16 counts, while his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, is facing 4 counts. Both pleaded not guilty on May 18, 2026 and are currently on bail.
Godfred Yeboah Dame, former Attorney General and lead counsel for the first accused, had argued for the dismissal of the charges. Reacting after the ruling, he said the decision was not sound and indicated plans to file an appeal.
“Even though they’ve been ordered to amend some of the charges, we’ll still file an appeal. I think the decision was not so sound,” he stated.
Augustines Obuor is lead counsel for the second accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni, whiles the Republic was represented by Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Attorney General.
The case relates to alleged financial irregularities at NAFCO and is being closely watched as part of government’s efforts to hold public officials accountable.
The court has directed the prosecution to effect the amendments to Counts 9 and 14 before the trial proceeds further.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
