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Oliver Vormawor denied bail; Felicity Nelson, four others granted GH₵20k bail
The High Court has refused to grant bail to Oliver Barker Vormawor, a lead figure in the Democracy Hub protest while granting GH₵20,000 bail to Felicity Nelson and four other co-accused.
The court’s ruling also directed the Circuit Court to begin prosecution within 72 hours, warning that failure to do so could result in reconsideration of Vormawor’s bail.
The denial of bail for Barker Vormawor stems from his prior release on bail for treason felony charges when the Democracy Hub protest-related offences allegedly occurred.
The presiding judge voiced concerns that releasing him on bail might lead to further offences, citing the Criminal Procedure Act, section 96(5c), which allows courts to deny bail if there is a reasonable fear that the accused will commit another crime.
Barker Vormawor’s legal representative, Justice Srem Sai, argued that the court’s primary concern should be whether the accused would stand trial if granted bail, highlighting Vormawor’s consistent court appearances over the past three years in his treason case.
Srem Sai argued that his client would not evade trial for the comparatively lesser misdemeanours in the current case.
Despite these points, the court stood by its decision, maintaining that the risk of potential re-offending justified denying Vormawor’s bail request.
Meanwhile, Felicity Nelson and four other individuals involved in the same case were granted bail under less restrictive conditions.
The court’s decision comes after Ama Governor and eight other protesters were each granted GH₵70000 bail.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
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Enoch Boateng to host spirit-filled worship experience
All roads lead to the Word Arena Chapel International, as Enoch Boateng Ministries lead worshippers to the throne room tomorrow at Dansoman in Accra.
Dubbed ‘Let Judah Rise,’ it aims to uplift the spirit of attendees, ignite faith and create an atmosphere of deep worship.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro, the UK-based artiste who doubles as a pastor said the first edition which was held in Oda in the Eastern Region was super and promises attendees that this year’s edition would be mind-blowing and full of miracles.
He stated that special guests ministering in songs include Joshua Ahenkorah, the soulful Efe Grace, and Benny Brooks.
Pastor Enoch Boateng has since extended invitation to everyone to come and experience God’s presence in a unique way.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Fusing politics with fashion
Ghanaians, especially die-hard sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) trooped to the Black Stars Square to be part of history.
The occasion was the historical return of Mr John Dramani Mahama as president of Ghana and Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as vice president.
President Mahama was coming to the office of the president for the second time while Prof. Opoku- Agyemang was sworn-in as the first female Vice President.
The party sympathisers marked the occasion in style, appearing in fashionable dresses designed with party paraphernalia.
To make the electoral feat remarkable, they appeared in special shirts, jerseys, cloths in party colours, not leaving out the vuvuzelas.
Boldly inscribed in these attires were symbols of the NDC and Ghana.
The event also brought to the fore the typical Ghanaian hospitality, entertaining a couple of guests that came to witness the event
By Victor A. Buxton
