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Two SML officials sue OSP over alleged human rights violation
Two officials connected to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) have filed a human rights case against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), accusing the office of breaching their rights by photographing them while they held placards showing their names.
The case, which was shared on the OSP’s official Facebook page, was filed at the Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra.
The applicants, Mr. Christian Tetteh Sottie, Managing Director of SML and former Technical Advisor to the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and Dr. Isaac Crentsil, former Commissioner of the Customs Division of the GRA and current Manager at SML, are asking the court to declare the OSP’s action unlawful.
They argue that taking their pictures in that manner violated their right to dignity and privacy under the 1992 Constitution.
They also want the court to stop the OSP from publishing or circulating the photographs.
The two named the Special Prosecutor and the Attorney-General as respondents in the suit.
They are invoking the enforcement of their rights under Articles 15(1) and (2), 18(2), 19(2)(c), and 21(1)(a) of the Constitution, which protect dignity, privacy, fair trial, and freedom of expression.
The OSP is currently investigating several persons, including former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, over the revenue assurance contract between the GRA and SML.
The applicants insisted that the investigation should be done in a way that respects the rights of all persons involved.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
