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Scrap Presidential Immunity -Lawyer Kwame Jantua calls
Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Kwame Jantua, has called for a total cancellation of presidential immunity for former presidents in order to ensure accountability and prevent financial losses to the state.
Lawyer Jantua made the call on Monday when he blamed former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for causing financial loss to the state in relation to the 58-million-dollar National Cathedral project.
“Let’s wave it. You know why? This land that you see there is causing financial loss to the state. They should waive President Akufo-Addo’s immunity so that we can question him,” he said.
According to him, the decision to build the cathedral was a personal pledge to God and not a national project or part of the manifesto. Hence, it is imperative for the former president to give account of how the money was spent.
“If they are not prepared to question him, they should question President Bawumia to tell us what he knew about the project, which is causing financial loss to the state,” he added.
He bemoaned the situation, indicating that some of the buildings demolished for the project were listed colonial-era structures that held significant historical value for Ghana.
He further advised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, aspiring flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party in the 2028 elections, to give more depth and clarification on the project.
He believes Dr. Bawumia was part of the government at the time and, as such, was complicit and aware of decisions taken regarding the construction of the cathedral.
“This is a lot of money. They are now saying from 58 million to 97 million dollars, which could have built good schools and good hospitals for the people of Ghana,” he lamented.
He called on duty bearers to take pragmatic steps to ensure accountability to the Ghanaian people.
By Jacob Aggrey
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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