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US-Based Couple Donates Stationery, Clothes to Street Academy Inmates
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STREET Academy, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to shaping a brighter future for street children, has received stationery and clothing to support its operations.
The items were donated by Bishop David Lawe and Lady Pastor Michele Lawe of The City of Grace Church in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
The donation was aimed at empowering the children and supporting their education and personal development at the Academy.
The couple created moments of joy as they presented items including T-shirts, trousers, vests, socks, body fresheners, deodorants and tubes to the children.
The donation also included books, pens and pencils, which were warmly received by the young learners, who expressed excitement and gratitude for the gesture.
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Bishop Lawe said the donation was inspired by the Bible verse in Matthew 25:35–36, which says: “I was hungry and you fed me… I needed clothes, you clothed me.”
He said showing love to people, especially underprivileged children, should not only be through words but through actions that help keep body and soul together.
“We believe these little things will put them on the path of love, knowing that people care about them. These are things they will remember. The undershirts and underwear will help them as they grow,” Bishop Lawe said.
Lady Pastor Lawe also told the GNA that they were committed to sustaining their support and collaboration with the Academy, adding that their visit was to share love.
“We love the children and came to share love because Jesus is love,” she said.
The Founder and Executive Director of the Academy, Mr Ataa Lartey, commended the couple for their benevolence, saying the items would complement efforts to keep the Academy functional.
“They were here last year and promised to come every year to support the children. About a week ago they informed me they were coming, and yesterday they arrived. This morning, they are here again. God bless them so they can gather more resources to support the children,” he said.
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Lawyers for former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, say they will file an appeal despite a High Court directive for the Attorney General to amend two counts of defrauding by false pretences in the ongoing case.
The court on Wednesday ordered the AG to amend the two charges in the case involving the former NAFCO CEO and co-accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni.
Reacting to the ruling, counsel for Hanan Aludiba, Godfred Yeboah Dame, expressed dissatisfaction with the decision.
“Even though they’ve been ordered to amend some of the charges, we’ll still file an appeal. I think the decision was not so sound,” he said.
The case is part of ongoing prosecutions linked to alleged financial irregularities at the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO).
The High Court’s directive means the prosecution will have to revise aspects of the charge sheet before the trial proceeds further.
Background
Counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, led by Godfred Yeboah Dame, filed an application seeking to have the charges against their client dismissed.
They contend the charges are fundamentally flawed and violate his right to a fair trial.
The State, represented by Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, opposed the application, maintaining that the charges are valid and that the accused ought to face trial.
Lawyers for Hanan’s wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, led by Augustine Obour, who would also benefit if the application succeeded, yielded their time to the lead counsel for the first accused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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High Court rejects dismissal request in NAFCO Case, orders prosecution to amend 2 of 16 Charges Against former CEO
The High Court has declined a request by lead counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to dismiss charges against him, but has directed the Attorney General to amend two of the 16 counts filed against him.
Presiding Judge, Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting with additional responsibility as a High Court judge, ruled today that while the prosecution must revise Counts 9 and 14, the trial will proceed on all charges.
This means the trial of the couple will continue on a combined 20 counts.
Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba is facing 16 counts, while his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, is facing 4 counts. Both pleaded not guilty on May 18, 2026 and are currently on bail.
Godfred Yeboah Dame, former Attorney General and lead counsel for the first accused, had argued for the dismissal of the charges. Reacting after the ruling, he said the decision was not sound and indicated plans to file an appeal.
“Even though they’ve been ordered to amend some of the charges, we’ll still file an appeal. I think the decision was not so sound,” he stated.
Augustines Obuor is lead counsel for the second accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni, whiles the Republic was represented by Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Attorney General.
The case relates to alleged financial irregularities at NAFCO and is being closely watched as part of government’s efforts to hold public officials accountable.
The court has directed the prosecution to effect the amendments to Counts 9 and 14 before the trial proceeds further.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
