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3 traders burst into tears over GH¢120 court fines
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Three traders who were dragged to the Adentan Magistrates court in Accra for disturbing public peace burst into tears after the court imposed a GH¢120 fine on each of them or spend six months in prison.
The convicts Vivian Fiatsor, Mawutor Fiatsor and Sadame Linda who pleaded guilty to one count of disturbing the peace in a public place contrary to section 298(a) of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (ACT 29) knelt and wept uncontrollably and pleaded with the court presided over by Madam Nancy Adadey to tamper justice with mercy.
But the court would have none of that and were led by the Police escorts to either begin their sentence or pay the fine.
Chief Inspector Philomena Borje prosecuting told the court that the accused are all traders and neighbours residing at Burnapat Oyibi in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality in the Greater Accra Region.
She said Vivian and Mawutor Fiatsor are siblings and on March 6, 2024 the three came to the Oyibi Police Station and reported a case of assault against each other.
The court heard that Police medical report forms were issued to all of them to attend hospital for treatment which they duly returned endorsed by medical officers.
Chief Inspector Borje stated that Mawutor Fiatsor and Linda Sadame were bearing grudges against each other in their neighbourhood.
Due to that on March 6 at about 10:30am while passing by each other in their neighbourhood at Burnapat, they both without provocation started raining insults on each other. This, the court heard, led to a fight between them in which both inflicted degrees of injuries on each other.
The Prosecutor told the court that the scene attracted Vivian Fiatsor, the sister of Mawutor who tried to separate them but Linda Sadame slapped her with the reason that she held her for the sister to bite her left arm.
Chief Inspector Borje said after investigations they were all charged with the offence and arraigned in court.
By Lawrence Vomafa-Akpalu
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
