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High Court issues bench warrant for disputed Akwatia MP following contempt conviction
A Koforidua High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the presumed winner of the Akwatia parliamentary seat in the Eastern region, after convicting him of contempt of court.
The court issued the bench warrant for Kumi’s arrest after he failed to attend court.
The conviction comes after he disobeyed an interim injunction against him on January 7, prohibiting him from being sworn in and admitted as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Akwatia constituency due to an ongoing legal contest over his election.
Mr Kumi presented himself in Parliament to be sworn in on January 7, 2025.
The Judge, Justice Senyo Amedahe held that the convict, throughout the hearing of the contempt case, failed to appear in court in person.
He also rejected a letter from the minority side of Parliament claiming the MP was busy with parliamentary duties, hence his continuous absence from court.
The judge rejected the letter, insisting he would be going against his own ruling should he accept the letter from the minority caucus.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Government approves 10% salary increase for public sector workers
The John Dramani Mahama-led government has approved a 10% salary increase for all public sector workers following successful negotiations with the Labour Union.
The last salary increase for public sector workers in Ghana was in 2024, when the then government, led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo approved a 23% raise to adjust for the cost of living and economic conditions.
President Mahama personally engaged with union representatives to secure their support for the increase, underscoring the government’s commitment to easing financial burdens amid economic challenges.
Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo who made the announcement said the increment takes effect on March 1, 2025.
In addition to the salary increase, the national daily minimum wage has also been raised by 10%, setting the new wage at 19.97 cedis. The new minimum wage will also take effect on March 1, 2025.
Source:gbcghanaonline.com
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Minister for Interior visits NADMO
As part of his ongoing working visit to the Agencies under the Ministry of the Interior,Muntaka Mohamed-Mubarak visited National Disaster Management Organization’s (NADMO) Headquarters yesterday in Accra.
He interacted with management and staff of NADMO and listened to their concerns and shared his vision to improve the services of the agencies under the Ministry.
He commended the staff for their efforts in disaster management and mitigation, and assured them of the government’s commitment to providing the necessary resources and support to enable them discharge their duties effectively.
He emphasised the importance of disaster preparedness and response, and encouraged NADMO to continue working closely with other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to disaster management.
The Minister’s visit forms part of his efforts to familiarise himself with the operations of the various agencies under the Ministry of the Interior, and to identify areas for improvement and collaboration.
