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OSP files certiorari to quash High Court decision on confirmation application hearing
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has filed a certiorari application to quash the decision by the high court to abridge the time for the hearing of the confirmation application against Cecilia Dapaah.
The High Court on October 11, changed the return date to hearing the application to confirm the order to re-seize monies found in Cecilia Dapaah’s house and refreeze her bank accounts from October 18 to October 12.
But the office of the special prosecutor says it wants the decision quashed. Director of Prosecution for the office, Dr. Isidore Tuffour explained in court on Wednesday that ‘the application for certiorari is grounded on certain aspects of the 11 October ruling specifically in respect of the supplementary affidavit which the applicant intends to rely on in the hearing of his substantive motion but which in the consideration of the applicant has been impliedly excluded by the 11 October ruling.’
Dr. Tuffour noted that the office has thus ‘filed a motion for stay of proceedings of this court filed yesterday scheduled for October 25.’
Lawyers for the former sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah, however, accused the office of the special prosecutor of a ‘clearly orchestrated plan by the applicant to delay or flee the hearing of his (Special Prosecutor) own application which is causing injury to the respondent and infringing upon the first respondent’s economic right.’
Victoria Barth leading lawyers of Cecilia Dapaah indicated that the Office of the Special has not served them with the processes for these new applications.
Her lawyers wanted to continue with the hearing of the confirmation application as they believed the certiorari and stay of proceedings applications had no bearing on the confirmation application.
But the Judge adjourned the case to October 25 as the Chief Justice is yet to make her decision if he should be recused from the case or not.
Source:Citinewsroom.com
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
