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License of Mustapha’s oil company revoked

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The operational license of M3 Global Company Limited, an oil marketing company owned by Mustapha Musah Awuni, a businessman, and 29 others have been revoked by the National Petroleum Authority for non-compliance with the rules and regulations of the Authority on the acquisition and maintenance of the licenses.

The other  affected companies are Abagurugu Oil Company Limited; Apex Petroleum Ghana Limited; Avos Oil Company Limited; Best Petroleum Limited; Bisvel Petroleum Services; Capstone Oil Limited; Deep Petroleum Limited; Deliman & Company Ltd.; Glee Oil Limited, and Golden Petroleum Limited.

Others are Green Petroleum Limited; Hak Oil Company Limited; Havilah Oil Ghana Limited; Hossana Oil Company Limited; Jas Petroleum Limited; Lilygold Energy Resources Limited; Maiga & Hhm Company Limited; Mba Global Petroleum Limited, and Peta Energy Limited.

The rest are Petro Afrique Ghana Limited; Precious Energy Ghana Limited; Q8 Oil (Gh.) Company Limited; Rigworld Petroleum Services Limited; Royal Roses Oil Company Limited; Titan Petroleum Limited; Union Oil Ghana Limited; Universal Oil Company Limited; Warren Oil Company Limited, and Zoe Petroleum Limited.

At an earlier meeting with the Board members of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs), the Chief Executive of the NPA, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, cautioned that the Authority would not hesitate to revoke the licenses of industry players who continually flout the rules.

He indicated that over the years, the NPA had been lenient with industry players who flout the rules, which had given opportunity for many more to flout the rules with impunity.

“We cannot all be in a conspiracy to run down our country and yet turn round to and blame the government for what goes wrong”, Dr. Abdul-Hamid was quoted as saying at the meeting with Board members.

He told the oil marketers that it was in their own interest that the market was regulated properly, because if the industry collapses their businesses would collapse.

Ghana Gas proposes Gas Act to regulate sector

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Dr Ben Asante, CEO, Ghana National Gas Company Limited addressing the media

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana National Gas Company Limited, Dr Ben Asante, has called for enactment of Ghana Gas Act to provide the legal impetus for the running of the gas industry.

According to him, the dangers of not having an Act governing the industry is that a change of government can either improve or erode all the positive achievements the industry has made so far.

“A Gas Act is a legislative instrument that will provide the necessary legal impetus to run the gas industry.

“When you have an act that protects you, whether in terms of pricing, whether in terms of your operations, I think that would give some stability…” he said.

Dr Asante was speaking at the State of the Agency Report, a weekly media briefings put together by the Ministry of Information in conjunction with the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA).

Speaking specifically about his outfit, Dr Asante said a lot has been achieved since 2017 and that there was the need for an act to protect those investments and gains made. He said one of such achievements is the indigenization of the company’s activities.

The CEO, Ghana National Gas Company Limited, Dr Ben Asante and his entourage in a group photograph with the Deputy Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar

According to Dr Asante, Ghana Gas has, since 2017, been saving $3m monthly due to the use of only local engineers in its operations.

Without this policy, he argued, these monies would have gone into the pockets of Chinese expatriates who were operating the machines since Ghanaian engineers did not have the technical skills to operate such machines.

But the company took steps to train local engineers and in just three years, they were able to handle the machines and helped the government to save millions.

“Indigenous Ghanaian Engineers/Technicians took over the plant operations completely from the Chinese in March 2017,” Dr Asante said.

He drew his audience’s attention to the wonderful thing about the Ghanaian story, which is the fact that they used only three years to indigenize when countries like Trinidad and Nigeria took 40 and 50 years respectively to fully indigenize.

Dr Asante also spoke about how his outfit had transformed the communities in its catchment areas.

“Through our comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility, the company has achieved noteworthy feats in the areas of healthcare. We have registered over 1,350 locals between Atuabo and Aboadze under the National Insurance Scheme; and will double it this year,” he said.

He also said the company has constructed an 8-Seater Water Closet toilet facility, and a Mechanized Borehole at Allabokazo as well as the construction of a 4-unit Teachers’ Quarters at Anokye, a 4-unit Teachers Quarters at  Asanda Suazo, and an ultra-modern nursery facility in the same area.

“Additionally, we have supported the Nzulezo Development Committee to rehabilitate their Community School building,” Dr Asante said.

On roads, the CEO said the company has completed the 10.5km Asphalt road from Alla-Bokazo to Anokye and is working on Nkroful road as well.

“Similar road projects are either finished or ongoing in Axim, Half Assini and Kikam,” he added.

Mass distribution of LPG stoves in  Manhyia South

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Constituency chairman Ofori-Attah receiving the Stoves from Mayor Pyne

Manhyia South constituency in the Ashanti Region have benefitted from the government’s mass distribution of LPG stoves.

The beneficiary electoral areas – CPC, Krobo Odumase (KO), Afia Kobi, Dichemso, Manhyia Proper and Ashton (Ashanti New Town).

The exercise, which was facilitated by the Member of Parliament for the Manhyia South constituency, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, gives meaning to the policy of the government to protect the environment from the wanton destruction of our forest and environment.

It is also to encourage safety at home hence the distribution of the LPG stoves, which is being piloted in about 24 districts across the country.

As a result, about 3,800 pieces of the stoves have been allotted to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) which in turn distributed them to the Manhyia South constituency.

Some of the LPG stoves on display

The constituency executives headed by the chairman, Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori-Attah, alias Tomtom supervised the distribution at a ceremony in Kumasi on Wednesday.

The mayor of Kumasi, Sam Pyne while presenting the gas stoves to the constituents explained that the motive for the gas burner distribution is to cut down the alarming rate of deforestation and pollution of the environment as a result of burning of charcoals for fuel generation.

According to him, it is government’s policy to ensure that the environment is clean and green hence its policy to distribute LPG stoves through the Ministry of Energy headed by Dr. Opoku Prempeh as the sector minister.

The mayor noted that the distribution of the gas burners will ensure a pollution free environment and limit deforestation in the country. Sam Pyne urged the residents to ensure healthy sanitation and protect the environment by maintaining the greenery at all times.

Debt Exchange Programme will result in economic contraction – Alex Mould warns

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Alexander Mould, former NPA boss
A former Executive Director and Co-Head Wholesale Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Alexander Mould, has warned that the government’s debt exchange programme in its current form would result in economic contraction.
He has since suggested to the government to re-visit the programme, and create policies that will bring back confidence in the economy, and attract investments.
The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Mould, said this in a post he made on his Facebook page hours ago.
According to him, banks risk losing about “60% of their revenue,” as they will not get any income from the government treasury bonds they hold for almost one and half years.
Below is the full post
Gov’t seems not to have thought through this debt exchange programme thoroughly; the economic contraction implications are dire!
There will be a general slow down of the economy and we will either not grow as anticipated, and, perhaps, even not exceed 2% GDP growth this year.
This will be due to less demand, which means that there will be less production, fewer imports, and fewer services being given to the populace.
Now, what does this mean for government revenue?!?
Since the demand of goods and services will go down, it means people will be paying less taxes. Additionally, due to reduced demand – a result of less discretionary expenses – there be fewer imports and as such there will be less duty and other excise taxes collected at the ports.
So, government revenue will plummet and they may fall short of making the projected revenue in the approved budget.
The Debt Exchange, if carried out in its current form, will result in many banks not getting any income from Government Treasury Bonds they hold for almost 1.5 years! In some cases, this forms up to 60% of their revenue and is a huge contributor to their profits! To be blunt most banks will be making losses when you combine this loss of income to the high default rate on loans to SMEs and corporates.
With lower than expected revenue, Government will have no other option than to cut down its expenditure.
The first to go will be discretionary expenditure and other non productive policy programmes.
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We also expect a reduction in the construction of new roads as well as a slow down in road maintenance, and a lot of non-essential govt workers’ salaries being delayed or not paid at all etc ie more expenditure accruals.
Furthermore, with the statutory payments, like pension contributions, the situation will be worse than it currently is i.e. gov’t backlog of unpaid pension contributions of gov’t workers.
Gov’t needs to re-visit this debt exchange program, and create policies that will bring back confidence in the economy, as well as attract investment to spur on the economy; resulting in more spending and increased savings

Delta introduces fast, free onboard Wi-Fi

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Delta is offering fast, free Wi-Fi in partnership with T-Mobile to all customers on board most domestic mainline flights beginning from February 1, 2023. The airline becomes the first major U.S. airline to introduce this service as a core element of its customer experience. 
By the end of 2023, the airline will offer the service on more than 700 Viasat-equipped aircraft. Delta also announced plans to bring free Wi-Fi on international and regional aircraft by the end of 2024.
“At work, at home and everywhere in between, connectivity is essential to daily life, and your journey on Delta should be no different,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. “Our vision has long been to deliver an experience at 30,000 feet that feels similar to what our customers have available on the ground.”
Designed to fuel Delta’s vision of more personalized travel, customers will log in using their Delta SkyMiles® account or join SkyMiles on the ground or in the air for free to connect.
Speaking on behalf of T-Mobile, CEO Mike Sievert said “At T-Mobile, we believe staying connected while traveling should be an easy, seamless experience”. He added “T-Mobile customers already get free in-flight Wi-Fi and now we’re partnering with Delta to bring that experience to all customers — regardless of their wireless provider — so that anyone flying Delta can enjoy online access from takeoff to touchdown.”
Delta announced more exciting plans for Delta Sync Exclusives hub. The hub is a new SkyMiles-unlocked mobile platform aimed at elevating the in-flight connectivity experience with exclusive offers, access and entertainment from beloved brands that are mainstays of everyday life. Later this spring, Delta will launch the Delta Sync Exclusives hub.
The culture of innovation that fueled the journey
Delta has long used technology as a tool to further its mission of connecting people and to redefine consumer expectations. Delta is working with engineers from Viasat — the satellite internet service provider behind the airline’s connectivity revolution. Teams at Delta have applied a rigorous approach to testing, learning and scaling best-in-class in-flight connectivity, with an eye toward rolling out the new system on more routes at an unprecedented scale by the end of 2024.
From development to implementation, the scale of the airline’s global operation required a Delta-led team of engineers, developers, designers, product leaders and technicians working tirelessly to build, install and deploy an ecosystem of technologies fit to unlock the future of travel.
“We didn’t just want free Wi-Fi to offer base-level service – we wanted it to be transformative for the entire onboard experience,” said Bastian. “It is imperative all customers onboard can enjoy their favorite content just as they would at home, and we’ve put this system through meticulous tests to make that possible.”
Through the warmth and service of the Delta people and the power of innovation, Delta never stops looking for ways make every trip feel fit for customers.

APN to hold maiden edition of Africa Prosperity Dialogue from Jan 26-28

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Dignitaries present at the news conference in a picture

The African Prosperity Network (APN) is set to hold the maiden edition of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues dubbed the “Kwaku Summit”.

Because the idea for the summit was hatched at Kwaku’s Rock City Hotel, it is known as the Kwaku Summit.

The Dialogue will provide African political and economic leaders with a forum to advance ideas to improve Africa, with the overall objective of generating prosperity throughout the continent.

Addressing  a news conference in Accra today, the Executive Director and Coordinator at the Summit Secretariat, Eugene Owusu said the summit is being organized in partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the Government of Ghana (GoG).

The maiden Dialogue, he disclosed, will be held in Ghana from 26-28 January 2023 under the theme, “AfCFTA-From Ambition to Action – Delivering Prosperity through Continental Trade.”

The theme reflects the tremendous opportunities that the AfCFTA presents for deepening intra-African trade and for advancing prosperity of the continent overall.

According to Mr Owusu, the dialogue will be in two parts, “26th -27th January – Business and Policy Leaders Dialogue that will take place at the Safari Valley Resort at Adukrom in the Akwapim Hills”

Also, on January 28, the Presidential and Business Leaders Summit that will be held at the Peduase Presidential Lodge.

“The Business and Policy Leaders Dialogue will bring together business executives, trade associations, ministers of state, heads of Regional Economic Communities under the AU, technocrats, women, young entrepreneurs and Thought Leaders to define practical ‘Quick Wins’ to move the AfCFTA initiative from Ambition to Action,” he added.

The Presidential and Business Leaders Summit, Mr. Eugene Owusu noted will be a high-level roundtable dialogue between selected African Heads of State and Business and Industry Leaders.

This is expected to culminate in the adoption of a Compact between the Heads of State and the Business Leaders, with an actionable roadmap and metrics for measuring progress.

The Summit, which will bring about 150 policy and leaders is expected to help define concrete strategic actions by political and business leaders across the continent, including the right mix of policies.

It will also foster a greater sense of purpose for more robust intra-Africa trade to support the much needed industrialization of the continent, which is so key for the prosperity of all Africans.

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who was also present at the news conference stated that the dialogue will serve as a platform for leaders to explore their ideas.

The minister continued that two of the great needs of Africa, which are to increase the intra-African Investment Story and the intra-African Trade story will take advantage of the discussions that will  take place at the summit.

Physician Assistants battle Medical & Dental Council for recognition

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Ghana Physician Assistants Association

Leadership of the Ghana Physician Assistant Association (GPAA) has called on members to suspend the renewal of licenses with the Medical and Dental Council (MDC).

According to leadership, MDC keeps describing GPAA members as non-medical practitioners and has put impediments in their way to ensure that they don’t grow.

The group questioned why the GPAA should still be under such a regulator, which does not regard its members and called on the Ministry of Health (MoH) to put plans in place to enable to GPAA get its own regulatory body.

“The Leadership of the GPAA is, by this press conference, directing all its members to suspend the renewal of licences with the MDC for the year 2023,” Secretary of GPAA, Mr Peter Eyram, said at a news conference organized in Accra by the Leadership of GPAA recently.  

The aim of the presser was for the GPAA to register its displeasure over the unfair treatment being meted out to it by the Medical and Dental Council.

Detailing why the GPAA does not want the MDC as its regulator, Mr Peter Eyram, indicated that aside describing its members as non-medical practitioners, “members have also witnessed stagnation in terms of career progression coupled with acts of intimidation and suppression by the Leadership of the Administration and Board of MDC”.

He quoted MDC as saying career progression was the sole responsibility of the MOH and not the duty of the regulator, “yet it does career progression for other professional bodies it regulates.”

He again alleged  the MDC is trying hard to alter the curriculum for the training of Physician Assistants  by removing certain important medical course contents, which hitherto were offered in order to render future Physician Assistant unfit to practice medicine and dentistry hence their quest for their own regulator.

The GPAA Secretary said until their grievances are resolved, no one should blame them for a disruption in healthcare service delivery since the non-renewal of licenses puts them in a position where they cannot practice in the year 2023.

The President of GPAA, Mr Peter Ayamba on his part said  “PAs have suffered and are still suffering under this regulator. Today the attempt to suppress and frustrate the PA profession is an attempt to deny the good people of Ghana of quality healthcare.”

He, however, noted that the group will ensure that the narrative is changed so that Ghanaians especially those in the rural communities can have access to good health care.

“Our struggle today is for the good people of Ghana especially the underserved rural communities where the physician assistants work. Ghanaians need to know and stand for their right to quality healthcare.”

Police gun down defenceless taxi driver – chiefs demand probe

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THE CHIEF OF GBI-WEGBE, TOGBE KEH ADDRESSING THE MEDIA AT GBI-WEGBE

Tension is gradually mounting at Gbi-Wegbe in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta region, following police invasion of the town on Friday December 9, 2022 at 11:30 pm. The invasion led to shooting and killing of a  29 year old taxi driver,  Bismarck Charles Opare.

The youth, who were angered by the barbaric incident, demonstrated through the principal streets of the town with placards some of which read ‘we need justice, no more police night patrol, police stop the killing in the name of night patrol’ among others.

Addressing a press conference at Gbe-Wegbe, the Chief of the town, Togbe Keh XII, said the chiefs, elders and the youth of the area, were surprised by the conduct of the police, who shot indiscriminately in the town.

Togbe Keh said the preliminary investigation carried out by the chiefs was that the team of police who came from Ho Command were never assigned to carry out any operation at Gbi-Wegbe.

The Chief, however said, Hohoe per the Police administrative structure, has been given a regional status with a substantive regional Police Commander and administratively therefore, any operation within its jurisdiction ought to be authorised by the Hohoe Police Command, but this was not the case.

Togbe Keh said after the police gunned down the unarmed innocent taxi driver, they left the scene to unknown destination, and that his outfit could not understand the cause of action, but described the killing as a dastardly act.

He said the chiefs were wondering as to whether the police in uniform or otherwise would engage in such operations under the guise of enforcing the law, only to end up enriching their individual pockets with monies extorted from perceived suspects.

Togbe Keh, on behalf of the chiefs, elders and the youth, appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to set up a non-prejudiced committee to conduct an in-depth investigation into the cause of the operation leading to the death of Opare.

He said the report should be made within two weeks, and should be made public especially to the chiefs, elders and the families of the victim, and those found culpable should be dealt with accordingly and adequate compensation paid  to the bereaved families.

Meanwhile, contacts made at the Volta Regional Police Command and that of Hohoe indicated that they were not aware of any official operation at Gbi-Wegbe because no police personnel were officially assigned on any night duty there on December 9, 2022.

Mahama’s comment on Akonta Mining is a complete political spin – Jinapor

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Samuel Abu Jinapor, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources

Dear President Mahama,

I have read, Sir, with utmost dismay, your Facebook post regarding the comments made by the President of the Republic, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in Eastern Region, when he addressed the 28th National and 16th Biennial Congress of the National Union of Catholic Diocesan Priests’ Association (NUCDPA).

Ordinarily, I would have no need to respond to matters you post on your Facebook page. But, due to the gross misinformation and political spin contained in the said post, as well as the attempt to disparage my integrity and that of the President in respect of this matter, as Minister responsible for Lands and Natural Resources, I deem it necessary to set the records straight. My response will, therefore, focus on the facts, and I will endeavour not to respond to the political spins contained in the said post. The unimpeachable facts relating to this matter are as follows:

1.  sometime last year, there were allegations levelled against Akonta Mining Ltd that it was engaging in some mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve;

2.  although the company had applied for a mining lease over a portion of the Forest Reserve, the application had not yet been determined. I, therefore, directed the Forestry Commission to investigate the matter, and ensure that the Company does not carry out mining activities in the Forest;

3.  the Forestry Commission moved in quickly and cleared the forest of all alleged illegal activities;

4.  President Akufo-Addo had been invited as a Special Guest of Honour at the NUCDPA Congress, where he spoke about strengthening State-Church collaboration;

5.  at the said Congress, a specific question was asked by the Chairman of the occasion regarding illegal mining activities by Akonta Mining;

6.  the President in response stated categorically that “Akonta Mining is not engaged in any illegal mining anywhere in Ghana AS WE SPEAK”;

7.  the President was speaking about the state of affairs at the time he made the comment, and went ahead to add that Government, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission had, with the assistance of the military, cordoned off all Forest Reserves in the country, and rid them of illegal mining activities at the time he was speaking, and that Government was working to ensure that the situation remains permanent;

8.  the comments by the President in no way relates to past or future activities of Akonta Mining, and cannot, by any shred of imagination, be deemed as exonerating the company from any past activities or interfering with any ongoing investigations;

9.  as it is public knowledge, the allegations of illegal mining by Akonta Mining Ltd are being investigated by state institutions responsible for such investigations, the Ghana Police Service and the Office of the Special Prosecutor;

10. when I received the report from the investigations conducted by the Forestry Commission, pursuant to my directive, I forwarded the report to the Ghana Police Service, through the Minister for Interior, to assist them in their investigations;

11. the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of the Police Service has subsequently written to me requesting some further information, which I have provided;

12. the Office of the Special Prosecutor, in its Half Yearly Report dated 31st December, 2022, also states that the Office is currently investigating activities of Akonta Mining and other companies in respect of the said allegations;

13. officials of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources are collaborating with these state institutions to conduct their investigations and take the necessary actions;

14. the President, mindful of these ongoing investigations, refrained from speaking on past activities of the company which are under investigations by the state agencies. Indeed, but for the specific question posed by the Chairman of the occasion, the President would not have mentioned Akonta Mining at all;

15. I, also, want to put on record that no one, and absolutely no one, compelled me to issue the Press Statement on Akonta Mining which was issued following the allegations of their activities in the Forest Reserve. Neither has the President called any official of Akonta Mining to “appease” them on the action taken by Government. These claims, if they were indeed made, as you suggest, are, obviously, false and a figment of peoples’ own imagination; and

16. as reiterated by President Akufo-Addo at the Congress where he spoke, “Government is determined to win the fight against galamsey, no matter the cost and effort.” Under his distinguished and outstanding leadership, we are committed to doing this with the highest standards of transparency, integrity and utmost good faith in the public interest.

Sir, whilst I have the opportunity, permit me to assert, without a shred of equivocation that the record of President Akufo-Addo’s Government in the past six years of fighting corruption far surpasses the NDC’s eight-year record.

Needless to point out that President Akufo-Addo’s extraordinary funding of anti-corruption institutions, the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, which as I speak, is investigating this matter, the passage of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), rapid investigations of allegations of corruption, and many more are testament to his remarkable record in the fight against corruption.

 I have reluctantly come out to set these records straight due to the very unfair and unfortunate manner in which you have attacked the unblemished reputation and integrity of the President of the Republic, your successor.  

Good Day Sir,

 Samuel A. Jinapor, MP

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources

Ministries

Accra

NDC Cape Coast rioters charged under Vigilante Act

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BERNICE BESSEY
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Lagos Court

Some members of two factions that clashed during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Youth and Women Congress in Cape Coast have been charged.

One of the three accused persons brought before an Accra Circuit, Dauda Mohammed Nazir has pleaded guilty for arming himself with an offensive weapon and resorting to the use of violence during the congress.

Dauda pleaded guilty on prohibition of vigilante groups and activities contrary to section 3(5) of the Vigilantism and related offences Act, 2019 [Act 999], on his first appearance before the court on Wednesday, January 10.

He, however,   pleaded  guilty to second count of the same offence, but a plea of  not guilty was entered  on his behalf by the court presided over by His Honour Samuel Bright Acquah based on his explanation.

The court will be taking the plea of the others -Abdul Halid Shaibu alias Olu, Razak Ibrahim alias Oga – today, January 11, 2023. Their pleas were not taken because of language barrier.

Shaibu and Ibrahim are facing similar  charges – prohibition of vigilante groups and activities.

The court was informed by the prosecutor, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sylvester Asare that the accused persons are believed to be members of vigilante groups operating within the National Democratic Congress (NDC). 

According to him, on December 10, 2022, the police received a report of violence disturbances at the NDC’s National Youth and Women’s Congress held in the Central regional capital, Cape Coast. 

He informed the court that upon receipt of the report, the police commenced an investigation into the matter, in which video footages of the Congress viewed during the process, uncovered 16 people including the accused persons engaged in the violence.

The court was told that police investigation has established that while proceedings were ongoing at the Congress, two rival vigilante groups violently clashed, amid throwing stones, blocks, clubs sticks among others, causing injury to some persons and destruction of properties.

“Further investigation had it that, the first accused, (Abdul Halid Shaibu) and the second accused person,  (Razak Ibrahim alias Oga)  and others at large work for and in furtherance of their own interest and that of George Opare Addo (Pablo) as the National Youth Organizer of the NDC,” he alleged.

He added that it was also established that Dauda and others at large acted for themselves and that of Hannah Bissiw and Brogya Gyamfi.

DSP Asare narrated to the court that Shaibu, Ibrahim and others at large were transported from Tamale to Cape Coast to engage in vigilante activities to further the interest of George Opare Addo to win the election. 

The prosecutor stated that the accused persons and others at large were given GH¢50.00 each as pocket money, saying: “On same 9th December, 2022, suspect Jango currently in police custody organized the rival group including 3rd [accused person] from Berekum and its environs to further the interest of Hon. Hannah Bissiw and Brogya Gyamfi to win their respective position[s].”

He indicated that Police investigation also revealed that accused persons and others at large were lodged in separate hotels in Cape Coast and fed. 

On December 10, 2022, whilst the congress was on going, the vigilante rival groups without any provocation, but to further the interest of their respective candidates, resorted to the use violence, threat and intimidation, which injured some people.

The prosecutor intimated that “some members of the opposing factions involved in the fight got injured and rushed to the hospital for treatment. It was also established that Al and A2 were paid GH¢250.00 each for their services as vigilantes at the Congress for George Opare Addo. 

“Thus, A3 and his accomplices also received GH¢200.00 each for their services as vigilantes at the Congress for Brogya Gyamfi and Hannah Bissiw.”

He added that  Shaibu and Ibrahim were arrested from their hideouts at Tamale on January 6, 2023, and brought to Accra for investigation.Dauda Mohammed Nazir was arrested January 8 at Kintampo. The court was told that all accused persons have admitted the offence during interrogation.

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