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‘Ofankor landlord killed tenant with registered gun’
The Accra Regional Police Command has stated that the gun used by Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, landlord of Ofankor, Accra, in the alleged murder of Benjamin Okyere, 31, musician, was legally acquired and duly registered.
The Head of Public Relations of the Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Effia Tenge, told the Ghanaian Times, yesterday, that police investigations has revealed the weapon used in committing the crime was legally acquired and registered through due process in 2007.
She said the police had taken over investigations into the alleged shooting and killing of the tenant by Nana Kankam.
DSP Tenge said Nana Kankam has since been put before the Abeka District Court and remanded into police custody.
It would be recalled that Monday May 26, 2020 issue of the Ghanaian Times, reported that Nana Kankam, who allegedly shot and killed Okyere, his tenant, over rent payment, at Ofankor last Sunday, was arrested by the police.
Nana Kankam, suspect, was said to have murdered Okyere, for failing to vacate a room he rented two years ago from him.
Police retrieved four spent shells of AA cartridges from the suspect’s resident at Spot M near Ofankor.
On May 24, 2020, at about 1:45p.m, the victim, who was unconscious, was escorted by residents to the police station with multiple gunshot wounds on his body.
The residents reported to the police that on same day at about 1:33p.m the victim’s landlord shot the deceased for failing to vacate a room he rented from him.
Police rushed the victim to the Police Hospital, Accra, but he was pronounced dead on arrival, and the body was deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.
When Mile 7 District Police Commander, DSP George Asare, led a team to the crime scene, they saw blood at the entrance of the main gate of the rented apartment of the deceased.
Four spent shells of AA cartridges were retrieved at the scene, and the suspect was arrested at his residence at Spot M, Ofankor.
A search in his room revealed two pump action guns loaded with seven and eight rounds of cartridges respectively, and 32 live cartridges.
BY ANITA NYARKO-YIRENKYI
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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.
