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Russian ambassador summoned over alleged privacy violations
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has directed the summoning of the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, following what the Government describes as the unlawful publication of sexually explicit images of Ghanaian women.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a press release issued on Tuesday, explained that the move was in response to allegations that a supposed Russian national shared intimate images of the victims without their consent, an act it noted clearly breaches Ghanaian law.
The Ministry indicated that the summons was intended to register Ghana’s strong protest and to seek Russia’s cooperation in pursuing justice.
Ambassador Sergei Berdnikov, according to the statement, acknowledged the seriousness of the matter, including concerns about privacy, dignity, and cybercrime, and conveyed Russia’s readiness to cooperate.
He, however, noted that he could not confirm the nationality of the individual involved, adding that the name circulating in the media does not appear to be a known Russian name and rather carries an inappropriate meaning in the Russian language.
The Ministry assured the public of the Government’s determination to ensure accountability, stressing that it would rely on Ghana’s cordial bilateral relations with Russia and explore all available international mechanisms to apprehend the suspect.
It added that efforts to secure justice would continue despite the absence of a legally binding extradition treaty between the two countries.
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
