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OSP files certiorari to quash High Court decision on confirmation application hearing
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has filed a certiorari application to quash the decision by the high court to abridge the time for the hearing of the confirmation application against Cecilia Dapaah.
The High Court on October 11, changed the return date to hearing the application to confirm the order to re-seize monies found in Cecilia Dapaah’s house and refreeze her bank accounts from October 18 to October 12.
But the office of the special prosecutor says it wants the decision quashed. Director of Prosecution for the office, Dr. Isidore Tuffour explained in court on Wednesday that ‘the application for certiorari is grounded on certain aspects of the 11 October ruling specifically in respect of the supplementary affidavit which the applicant intends to rely on in the hearing of his substantive motion but which in the consideration of the applicant has been impliedly excluded by the 11 October ruling.’
Dr. Tuffour noted that the office has thus ‘filed a motion for stay of proceedings of this court filed yesterday scheduled for October 25.’
Lawyers for the former sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah, however, accused the office of the special prosecutor of a ‘clearly orchestrated plan by the applicant to delay or flee the hearing of his (Special Prosecutor) own application which is causing injury to the respondent and infringing upon the first respondent’s economic right.’
Victoria Barth leading lawyers of Cecilia Dapaah indicated that the Office of the Special has not served them with the processes for these new applications.
Her lawyers wanted to continue with the hearing of the confirmation application as they believed the certiorari and stay of proceedings applications had no bearing on the confirmation application.
But the Judge adjourned the case to October 25 as the Chief Justice is yet to make her decision if he should be recused from the case or not.
Source:Citinewsroom.com
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened applications for members interested in contesting as its parliamentary candidates in the 2028 general elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the party said interested members must declare their intention to contest between Sunday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to the statement signed by the party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, prospective candidates must complete an online form within the specified period.
The party said a non-refundable application fee of GH¢5,000 would be charged to each prospective candidate.
It added that all applicants would undergo vetting and screening to determine their eligibility to contest on the party’s ticket.
The NPP announced plans to organise capacity-building workshops for prospective candidates in December 2026. The workshops will be held across the Northern, Middle and Southern zones, with details of the venues to be announced later.
The party stressed that the guidelines would apply to all prospective candidates, including sitting NPP Members of Parliament who wish to contest again.
It further warned aspirants against starting campaign activities following the opening of the application process.
According to the statement, the existing directive prohibiting campaign activities remains in force until the party gives official clearance.
It cautioned that anyone who violates the directive would face appropriate sanctions under the party’s constitution and regulations.
The NPP said the process was designed to promote fairness, transparency and equal opportunities for all aspirants as it prepares to select candidates for all 276 constituencies ahead of the 2028 elections.
It urged prospective candidates to follow the guidelines and conduct themselves with discipline and respect for one another throughout the process.
The party said its broader objective was to strengthen unity within its ranks and rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2028 general elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Firefighters from the Upper West Regional Command have responded to a vehicular incident involving a long vehicle carrying 35 Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC totes) reportedly containing hydrogen peroxide at Goriyiri in the Nadowli-Kaleo District.
The five-member crew, led by ASTNO Balagee, reported to the scene where a fire and an explosion had reportedly occurred.
The firefighters assessed the scene, identified the chemical hazards and implemented appropriate response measures, bringing the situation under control.
The driver reportedly sustained severe chemical burns and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
