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President Akufo-Addo inducts 21 Justices of the High Court
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, inducted into office twenty-one (21) Justices of the High Court.
This is the sixth time, since becoming President of the Republic, on 7th January 2017, that the has had the opportunity to perform this very important function of swearing in Justices of the High Court.
He congratulated each one of them on their well-deserved appointment and wish them the very best.
The twenty-one (21) Justices, twelve (12) men and nine women (9), whom I swore into office, upon the advice of the Judicial Council, given in accordance with the provisions of article 144 clause 3 of the Constitution, are eminently fit and qualified for the position of Justices of the High Court, and have the impartiality of mind and independence of spirit necessary to hold this high office.
The inducted Judges are His Honour Kwame Polley, His Honour William Appiah Twumasi, His Honour Baah Forson Agyapong, Her Honour Marian Affoh, His Honour Nana Brew, Her Honour Abena Amponsah Buansi, Her Honour Ellen Lordina Serwaa Mireku, Her Honour Priscilla Dapaah Mireku, His Honour Alexander Oworae, Her Honour Joyce Boahen, His Honour Edward Twum, Her Honour Gwendolyn Millicent Owusu, Her Honour Rosemary Baah Tosu, His Honour Frederick Kwabena Twumasi, Her Honour Adelaide Abui Keddey, Mr. Harry Acheampong-Opoku, Mr. Kenneth Edem Kudjordjie, Mr. John-Mark Nuku Alifo, Mr. Kwesi Adjenim-Boateng, Mr. George Aikins Ampiah-Bonney and Mrs. Marie-Louise Simmons.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsaโs family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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