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Nurse granted bail for defrauding colleague
A 35-year-old nurse has been granted GH¢100,000.00 bail with two sureties by the Asante Akropong District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District for defrauding her colleague in Kumasi-Tafo. Esther Asamoah Dufie pleaded not guilty to the charge of defrauding by false pretence and will reappear before the court, presided by Mr Emmanuel Wiafe Adu, on November 27, this year.
Police Detective, Inspector Alexander Agbekpornu, presenting the facts of the case to the court, said the complainant, Ruth Afia Antwiwaa, and Dufie were colleagues in the same health facility and resided at Tafo and Ohwimase respectively.
He disclosed that in January 2025, Dufie advertised a travelling opportunity for people interested in traveling to the United Kingdom (UK) on her WhatsApp status, and the complainant saw it and showed interest. The complainant, therefore, contacted the accused person, and she told her that the slot was from her brother, one Richard Kwame Asamoah, a military officer in the United Kingdom.
According to the Prosecution, the complainant also informed one Alexander Aboagye, her friend’s husband, about the traveling opportunity and he also showed interest. They paid an amount of GH¢54,090.00 into a Cal Bank account number the accused person provided.
After the payment, the accused person promised to bring the dependent from the UK in April 2025 for the visa process but failed, so the complainant demanded a refund of the money. Prosecution explained that all efforts to retrieve the money proved futile, so on September 16, 2025, the complainant reported to the Abuakwa Police and Dufie was arrested.
In her caution statement, Dufie admitted and pleaded for time to refund the money by October 10, 2025, and was granted police enquiry bail, but she jumped and went into hiding until October 27, when she was rearrested at Tafo.
– GNA
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President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
