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Police secure conviction of five armed robbers in Ashanti Region
The Ghana Police Service has secured the conviction of five armed robbers on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, abetment of crime by supplying ammunition, and dishonest receiving.
The five convicts; Jeffrey Dwomoh, Clifford Opoku, Kwabena Kyei Barfour, Prince Opuni, and Henry Kusi Marfo, were arrested in 2023, along with two other suspects, Richard Dogbatsey and William Ansah, in connection with a series of robbery and carjacking incidents in the Ashanti Region.
Jeffrey Dwomoh and Clifford Opoku, were both found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, and each was sentenced to 120 years of imprisonment in hard labour while Kwabena Kyei Barfour was convicted of dishonestly receiving and sentenced to 105 years of imprisonment in hard labour.
The court also found Prince Opuni guilty of reckless and inconsiderate driving and sentenced him to a fine of 350 penalty units, or in default, serve a custodial sentence of 10 months imprisonment in hard labour.
Additionally, he was ordered to pay a fine of Five Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢ 5,000.00) for causing damage to a Police vehicle.
Henry Kusi Marfo was convicted of supplying ammunition to facilitate the robbery and sentenced to a total fine of 1,050 penalty units, or in default, serve a custodial sentence of 15 months imprisonment in hard labour. He has since paid the fine to the court.
Two of the accused persons, Richard Dogbatsey and William Ansah were acquitted of the charge of abetment of robbery.
The faces of the five convicted individuals have been shown because they are no longer suspects but convicts.
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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
