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Accident or murder? Police investigates mysterious death of man
The Oduamse-Krobo police have started investigation into the mysterious death of Eric Dogbey, 47, after his vehicle was involved in a “strange accident” on May 2, 2020 on the Juapong-Akuse road.
The police, upon close examination of the body noticed that, Eric Dogbey may have rather died through a bullet fired at a close range from behind, instead of the “actual accident”.
A senior police officer who pleaded anonymity told The Spectator on Tuesday that, Eric Dogbey was driving the unregistered Toyota Corolla vehicle from Juapong to Akuse that day, with one occupant, Peter Horlenyor on board.
He said on reaching a section of the road, a few metres from the Volta River Authority (VRA) security check point, he lost control of the steering wheel, and as a result, the vehicle veered off its lane into the opposite lane and plunged into a canal.
He said both Eric Dogbey and Peter Horlenyor were rushed to the Akuse Government Hospital for treatment, but Eric Dogbey was pronounced dead on arrival whilst Peter Horlenyor was admitted.
The police officer said upon a very careful examination of Eric Dogbey’s body, the police found a wound suspected to be a gunshot at the right back of his shoulder and was sent to the Police Hospital for a post-mortem.
He said the post-mortem conducted on Eric Dogbey confirmed his death as hemorrhagic shock, severe chest injury and gunshot at close range.
He said as a result of the close range of the bullet fired, his friend, Peter Horlenyor was arrested, as a suspect but had been granted bail.
The officer said the docket on the case had been forwarded to the Attorney-General’s Department for his perusal and advice.
By Francis Xah
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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.
