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Woman survives snake bite at Abesim
Wonders they say shall never end, a 45-year-old woman who was bitten twice by a snake in the leg and hand but survived the incident at Abesim near Sunyani in the Bono Region.
The strange incident which happened around 6:15 pm Wednesday(April 19 2023) had sent many people within the neighbourhood wondering with some saying she might be under attack from her perceived enemies.
The mother of three whose identity we are keeping under wrap for security reasons was said to have gone to a nearby house within the neighbourhood to purchase avocado as an accompaniment to her boiled yam (ampesi) for supper on that fateful evening.
And on her return home, she came into contact with the dangerous reptile hiding on the footpath.
The snake bite her leg and hand bite it before she threw it away. Mr James Debrah, a neighbour who broke the story to spectator.com.gh said the woman whose husband is currently domiciled in the United States of America shouted for help.
He said some neighbours rushed to the scene and saw the woman lying unconscious with blood oozing from the leg and right hand.
She was subsequently rushed to the Regional hospital in Sunyani where she was admitted, treated and discharged the following day.
Coincidentally, a source at the hospital told spectator.com.gh that they received seven cases of snake bites on the same day from different places within the municipality
Mr Debrah used the opportunity to advise residents in the Sunyani Municipality to weed and clear the bushes that have grown within and around the houses to prevent reptiles from harbouring in them.
From Daniel Dzirasah Sunyani
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
