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Rev. Kofi Oduro criticises Baba Jamal over alleged vote buying in Ayawaso East
The General Overseer of Alabaster International Ministry, Rev. Kofi Oduro, has criticised National Democratic Congress (NDC) member Baba Jamal over alleged vote-buying incidents during the party’s parliamentary candidate elections in the Ayawaso East constituency.
Speaking during a sermon, Rev. Oduro expressed concern over a video he said showed a young man admitting to distributing television sets and other items to influence votes during the primaries.
According to the pastor, the individual claimed he sets aside large sums of money every year to give out as gifts, a statement Rev. Oduro described as troubling.
He questioned the source of the money allegedly used for the vote-buying exercise and demanded accountability.
“Where did the money come from? If someone claims to put aside two million cedis to give out, has he paid taxes on it?” Rev. Oduro asked.
He described the alleged act as an insult to the Ghanaian people, saying politicians are given privileges, positions, and allowances but still abuse the trust placed in them.
Rev. Oduro warned that those involved in vote buying and corruption will eventually face consequences, adding that such practices undermine democracy and good governance.
He further stated that politicians who engage in such acts should be held accountable, regardless of their status or political affiliation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
