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Runaway chainsaw operator remanded
The 35-year-old chainsaw operator who allegedly slapped his girlfriend to death but was later arrested from his hideout was last Friday remanded in prison custody by the Shame District Magistrate Court.
Mr. Stephen Odoom also known as Kwaku Mensah had a confrontation with Ms Akua Kyerewaa, 36, at Wassa Essaman in the Wassa East District of the Western Region where the accused gave his deceased girlfriend a slap in reply to an earlier slap he received from her (deceased).
The court, presided by Mrs Patience Ashiamae Ablor, did not take his plea and remanded the accused in prison custody at Sekondi to reappear on November 26.
Meanwhile, Police investigations continue.
Odoom, alias Kwaku Mensah, was arrested on Wednesday, October 16, 2021, and placed in custody at the Dabodse Distict Police Command.
According to the police, the accused, murdered Kyerewaa after frequent misunderstanding over step-children and fled Wassa Essaman but he was arrested, by the Daboase police in his hideout at Agona Kwanyako, in the Central Region,
Multiple sources explained that in the course of a quarrel, Kyerewaa slapped Odoom, who also replied and the deceased fell leading to her death the police told The Spectator.
Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has since been deposited at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital morgue awaiting autopsy.
In an interview, the Western Regional Police Public Affairs Officer,Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Olivia Ewurabena Adiku said that, at about 8.30am on Sunday, October 17, the police received information from Silas Kwofie, the ex-regent of Wassa Essaman that Kyerewaa had been found dead in a bush at the outskirts of the town.
The police, she said, rushed to Wassa Essaman where they found Kyerewaa dead and lying in a supine position with blood and foam oozing from the mouth in a bush near Italy Stree, a suburb of the community.
DSP Adiku mentioned that an uncle of Kyerewaa, Peter Barnes, confirmed the identity of the deceased and that she had five children.
Giving further details, DSP Adiku narrated that investigations revealed that the deceased, Kyerewaa for sometime now, lived in her house with her boyfriend, Kwaku Mensah, a chainsaw operator and a native of Egyaa Number ‘2’ in the Central Region.
She said, they both had children from their previous relationships, who were living with them but they had misunderstandings over their step children , and as a result, Kyerewaa threatened to evict Mensah from the house at Italy street, Wassa Essaman.
DSP Adiku again said that, at about 6pm two weeks ago, the two returned from the farm with similar misunderstanding which was not resolved, so on Sunday, October 17, Akua Kyerewaa was found dead in a bush, about 100 metres away from their residence.
“It was also realised that the boyfriend, Kwaku Mensah, had packed all his belongings from the room of the deceased.” she said.
The Spectator on its Saturday, October 26, 2021, carried a story on the front page with the headline “Dirty” slap lands chainsaw operator in trouble”.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Sekondi
The Heartfelt Philanthropy Network and fellows of Elevate Africa Fellowship have visited the Street Academy in Accra to support its efforts to improve the welfare and development of children.
The visit formed part of efforts by the organisations to give back to the community and promote opportunities for children through education, healthcare and other social support programmes.
Ms Yvonne Abba-Opoku, Founder and Director of the Heartfelt Philanthropy Network, said the organisation had supported the Street Academy since 2019 because of its commitment to serving vulnerable children. Read More.
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Alberta Afia Asomaniwa Akoto, popularly known as “Landlady,” has declared her intention to contest as the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
In a statement shared on Friday, Ms. Akoto said Okaikwei North has been her home for more than 40 years, where she has lived among the people, shared in their joys and challenges, and built lasting connections with the community.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she said.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is here one of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Ms. Akoto said service is not just a responsibility but a commitment to the people and the community they call home.
Having dedicated herself to serving and supporting the people of the constituency, she said she wishes to continue the journey of service with renewed commitment, greater dedication and a stronger vision.
Her vision, she noted, is to build on the progress made, listen to the concerns of the people, empower the youth, support women, create opportunities and champion development that benefits every community in the constituency.
“I believe that together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive Okaikwei North,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
