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Man, 19, jailed 21 years for defilement
A 19-year-old school drop-out, Isaac Amoah, has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment in hard labour for defiling a three-year-old girl.
The convict pleaded guilty to the charge of defilement by a circuit court in Cape Coast, presided over by Mrs Dorinda Arthur Smith, who convicted him on his own plea.
Prosecuting, Chief Inspector John Asare Bediako told the court that the complainant, Madam Comfort Amissah, mother of the toddler, lives in the same vicinity with Amoah at Breman Asorefie in the Assin Darmang District of the Central Region.
He said on Monday, May 4, the girl’s parents left her in the care of one Joyce Mensah and went to their farm.
At about 12:00 noon whilst the toddler was playing with some friends, the accused beckoned her into his room under the pretext of giving her food left by her parents.
“Amoah undressed the girl, inserted his erected penis into her vagina and later released her to go and play, but one of her friends who heard the cries of the girl informed the guardian,” prosecutor said.
The girl narrated her ordeal to the guardian and on realising that he had been exposed, Amoah went to Assin Anyinabrem Police Station and reported the incident.
He was arrested and a medical form was issued to the parents of the girl for examination and treatment. GNA
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NPP Caucus wasted our time and resources – Della Sowah
Member of Parliament for Kpando Constituency, Della Sowah has expressed disappointment in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs for failing to show up in Parliament yesterday.
According to her, never in the history of Parliament has this happened.
In an interview with the media, Della Sowah said, “The NPP only succeeded in wasting our time, personal and state resources with your action.”
She queried why the NPP Caucus would trigger a recall of Parliament only to refuse to show up in the chamber.
” If you are not ready,why did you petition the Speaker to recall Parliament?, ” she queried.
She said most of the MPs had to drive all the way from their Constituencies when the country had been told there was an urgent business to be conducted.
Della Sowah said it shows a s lack of maturity, adding that the NPP had taken the whole country for granted.
“The first letter they wrote for recall had five businesses two day after they brought an additional 17, and they did not show up when the house was finally recalled,” she said.
The recall, initiated by the NPP caucus, was expected to address several critical issues and government business.
However, as they failed to appear in the Chamber, Speaker Bagbin expressed disappointment and adjourned the house indefinitely.
“In view of the failure of the business committee to sit, as a result of the refusal of those who requested a recall to show up, we are compelled to once again adjourn the sitting of the house. Knowing the challenges we are facing, it is not advisable to be adjourning from day to day. So, I will proceed once more to adjourn the meeting indefinitely,” he stated.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Maison Yusif unveils nine captivating fragrances
Yusif Meizongo Jnr, the Chief Executive Officer of Maison Yusif, the leading fragrance house in the country has unveiled nine unique and evocative perfumes adding to his numerous creations.
The unveiling saw electrifying performances from Afrobeat sensation Kelvynboy and the Rockstar Kuami Eugene.
The nine fragrances namely the Black Excellence, the Voyager, the Empress, If Sex Was a Perfume, De Ja Vu, Tulaale, El Patron, Take Me to Paris Exclusif and Supernova reflects the brand’s unique blend of cultural richness, charismatic style and creative expression.
Each perfume gives a unique scent for easy identification and it’s crafted to evoke emotion and embody themes of confidence, lasting impression and adventure.
Launching the new fragrances in Accra on Sunday, Mr Meizongo Jnr expressed the need for Ghanaians to boost the level of their confidence by patronising from his fragrance house.
He said the nine fragrances make a statement and enhance the body’s passion while drawing attention with its mild and tender extraordinary scents.
“Each fragrance is not merely a perfume but a celebration of indigenous culture, captured in scents that transcend time and place,” Mr Meizongo Jnr added.
The occasion also drew hundreds of fragrance enthusiasts and notable personalities from Ghana and the showbiz industry.
Prominent figures like Andy Dosty, Ama Burland and Dr. Likee added to the celebratory atmosphere.