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Trader in court over 500-gallon cooking oil fraud
A trader has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly collecting GH₵242,500 under the pretense of supplying 500 gallons of cooking oil but failing to deliver.
Samuel Owusu Amoako, 36, charged with defrauding by false pretenses, pleaded not guilty.
The court, presided over by Mr Samuel Bright Acquah, granted him bail of GH₵150,000 with three sureties.
The prosecution informed the court that Amoako brought GH₵50,000, which was handed over to the complainant.
The case was adjourned to June 2, 2025.
The prosecution said the complainant, Cornelius Kusi Amoako, is self-employed and resides at Baatsona, while the accused, who is unemployed, lives at Teiman.
On June 14, 2024, the accused allegedly demanded and received GH₵242,500 through his Fidelity Bank account—registered under the name J.S.B Logistics Limited at the Madina branch—under the pretext of supplying the complainant with 500 gallons of cooking.
Each gallon was priced at GH₵485 and was to be delivered to Dormaa-Ahenkro in the Bono Region.
After receiving the money, Amoako allegedly failed to supply the oil and went into hiding.
Efforts by the complainant to locate him proved futile.
In June 2024, Amoako directed the complainant to collect the oil from an individual named Ali in Dormaa-Ahenkro.
The prosecution stated that upon the complainant’s arrival in the town, the expected consignment was not available.
The complainant reported the matter to the Baatsona Police on March 27, 2025.
On April 20, 2025, he received information that Amoako had been arrested in Sampa, Bono East Region, for a similar offence.
With police assistance, Amoako was arrested and brought to Accra for investigations.
During interrogation, he admitted to the offence in his caution statement in the presence of an independent witness, the prosecution revealed.
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FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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