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Why has respected Dag Heward-Mills left Nat’l Cathedral Board? – Ablakwa asks Secretariat
The National Cathedral Secretariat had indicated in an announcement on Monday, January 16 that following the January 7 memo that it issued to refute a ‘false’ declare made towards the National Cathedral, its consideration has been drawn to one more false accusation.
This time, and utilizing info from the identical documentation submitted by the Secretariat to Parliament on December 15, 2022, the Secretariat famous, the National Cathedral is claimed to have made unlawful funds totaling GHC 2.6m to an organization known as JNS.
Mr. Ablakwa made this accusation after he offered what he describes as “unimpeachable” and “incontrovertible” proof towards the Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana, Reverend Victor Kusi Boateng.
According to him, Rev Kusi Boateng is the third “mystery” director of JNS Talent Cantre Limited, a agency he had earlier accused of receiving GH¢2.6 million unlawful money switch from the Secretariat.
“Unimpeachable and incontrovertible evidence confirms that Mr. Kwabena Adu Gyamfi is the famous Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng who still serves on the National Cathedral Board as an Executive Council Member/Director,” the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP disclosed.
“For the avoidance of doubt, there is no such thing as a distinct Kwabena Adu Gyamfi. Kwabena Adu Gyamfi is a legal creation of Rev. Victor Kusi-Boateng. The two are subsequently one and the identical.
“Rev. Victor Kusi-Boateng AKA Kwabena Adu Gyamfi thought he had outwitted every Ghanaian, particularly our authorities whom he dribbled for many years; but the day of reckoning is finally here.”
But responding to him in an announcement, the Secretariat mentioned “As a traditional verification – anticipated of a Member of Parliament – would have revealed, this was not an unlawful cost however reasonably a refund of a brief-time period curiosity-free mortgage made by JNS to prime up the funds to the contractors of the National Cathedral.
“This help was sought from a National Cathedral Trustee Member, Rev Kusi Boateng, in a letter dated August 26, 2021, as a consequence of a delay within the receipt of funds to pay the Contractors on time. The GHC 2.6m was paid from the JNS account to the National Cathedral account on August 27, 2021, following a request from Rev Kusi Boateng to his bankers, ADB.
“The GHC 2.6m was refunded to Rev Kusi Boateng, and JNS, by the National Cathedral on September 8, 2021.”
It added “So, this isn’t an unlawful cost! As now we have careworn, constantly, a challenge of this nature that considerably raises the problems of religion and nationwide improvement will at all times have its discontents, malcontents, in addition to those that would use lies, and reckless populist statements to present the impression of wanting accountability. In our vibrant democracy, that is to be anticipated.
“However, we do expect that the basic values of verification, particularly by Members of Parliament, would be followed. The Board and Management of the National Cathedral Project remain focused and committed to the completion of the National Cathedral, and would continue to do so with diligence, integrity, excellence, and accountability.”
By Laud Nartey|3news.com|Ghana
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
