Watch Fmr. Deputy Attorney General Joseph Kpemka sets internet with his Bimoba dancing skills
A wonderful scene of former Deputy Attorney General Lawyer Joseph Kpemka showcasing his local dance skills. The dance is popularly known as “BIMOBA” cultural dance. The former Tempane legislature was sighted dancing during his father’s final funeral rites. Kindly watch the video below: Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Dafeamakpor petitions CHRAJ over latest galamsey saga
Lawyers of South Dayi, Member of Parliament, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor have petitioned the Commission on Hunan Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate public officials and other individuals involved in the recent galamsey saga following Prof Frimpong Boateng’s revelations. The petition which was submitted to CHRAJ on Tuesday, April 25, by Lawyer Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo, requested for a public hearing. Lawyer Samoa Addo told journalists after the presentation that, the petition was received directly by the Commissioner of CHRAJ. “All Ghanaians depend on the environment for sustenance; and therefore a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a fundamental human right and integral to the full enjoyment of the wide range of other human rights, including the right to life and dignity. “It is the prayer our client that your office will give this petition the necessary attention it deserves, and investigate these claims to ascertain their truth or otherwise, and take all the appropriate steps to ensure that the persons named herein, if culpable, are dealt with in accordance with law,” the petition concludes. —Starrfm—
Opuni Case: Some of the Witnesses not willing to testify again
It is emerging that some of the witnesses who testified on behalf of the state in the GHS271-million financial loss case involving the former CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Opuni; businessman Seidu Agongo and his firm, Agricult Ghana Limited, are avoiding mounting the witness box again, as the case starts, this is according to the prosecution team . On Tuesday, 25 April 2023, the prosecution team prayed the court for more time so they can convince the witnesses to come forth. “My Lord, this is because most of our witnesses who testified before are not willing to testify again”, the prosecutors said. “One of them also said he is on retirement and, so, he can’t testify and that, in the last time he testified during the time of the previous judge, he spent almost two years in the box. My Lord, it is, therefore, our prayer that you give us more time to talk to them”, the prosecution prayed. The defence team did not oppose the prayer of the prosecution team. The judge, thus, granted the prosecution’s prayer and adjourned the case to 7 June 2023. Upon the retirement of 70-year-old Justice Clemence Honyenuga – who heard the case for five years – and the expiration of an additional six-month extension of his mandate by Chief Justice Anin Yeboah, a new judge was assigned to the case. On 4 April 2023, the new judge, Justice Gyimah, decided to start the case anew since, in his opinion, the previous proceedings were “replete with applications upon applications” from “both counsel for the accused persons challenging various aspects of the conduct of the proceedings before the previous judge, some of which applications are currently pending before the Supreme Court with another one currently pending before me”. “The accused persons have time and again complained about the fairness of the trial so far, and that is one of the reasons why they are vehemently opposed to the adoption of proceedings in this matter.” “The question that I keep asking myself is that even though I may have the discretion to adopt the proceedings in this matter and continue with this trial, with all the allegations, through various applications, of the unfairness of the proceedings before the previous judge, though none have been proven so far, will I be doing justice if I treat it as business-as-usual, adopt the proceedings and continue with the matter as it is?” the new judge asked. “If I adopt the proceedings, I am basically adopting every act and decision that has been taken by the previous judge in the matter and I will be saddled with the same suspicions and allegations of unfairness that have been levelled against the current state of the proceedings”, he indicated. “I am not by this saying that I agree with the allegations of unfairness that counsel for the accused persons have raised but I am also mindful of the fact that when there are ingrained suspicions as to the fairness or otherwise of a system or procedure, if there is an avenue open to the court that will substantially dispel the said suspicions, it will be the best course for the court to take”, Justice Gyimah noted. “I appreciate the fact that this case has travelled for quite some time and a lot of witnesses have been called and discharged but it is my candid opinion that it will be in the interest of justice and the interest of all the parties for this court to start on a clean slate, free from all the shackles of allegations of unfairness and counter allegations of intentional delays that has bedeviled this case over its duration and that has resulted in the filing of numerous applications before this court, differently constituted, and also before the Supreme Court”, he acknowledged. Justice Gyimah also said section 80(2) (a) of NRCD 323, enjoins the court to assess a witness’ demeanour in determining his/her credibility. “Much as that may be the right position, in a criminal trial where the liberty of the accused is at stake and where the accused is, by law, presumed innocent and also entitled to a fair trial, any factor, however, minimal or insignificant its effect, that will enhance the opportunities for the fair trial of an accused person should not be overlooked by the court”. “The drafters of NRCD 323 knew why they placed that provision in the Act and, as a statutory provision, a court that is meant on doing justice in a criminal trial should, as much as is within its power, make sure that the said statutory provision is observed”, he said. However, the Attorney General has prayed the Court of Appeal to quash Justice Gyimah’s decision to start the case de novo. Mr Dame argues in his application that the high court judge “misdirected himself” in the application of the principles regarding adoption of evidence in a trial. The AG argued that the ruling “has occasioned a miscarriage of justice, as it will hinder an efficient trial of the accused persons in the instant case”. The appeal would be heard on 3 May 2023.
UER: Daniel Ziba appointed as Regional Research and Electoral Officer
Upper East Regional leadership of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has appointed Mr. Daniel Ziba is a Lecturer at the Bolgatanga Technical University to fill the gap position of a regional research officer. The position was initially occupied by the late Dr. Edward Naabil who suddenly died on the 8th of March 2023 after a short illness at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. Immediate Press Release FILLING OF VACANCY RE: REGIONAL RESEARCH AND ELECTORAL OFFICER The Regional Executives at a virtual meeting held on the 24th of April 2023 have appointed Mr. Daniel Ziba to fill the vacant position of the Regional Research and Electoral Officer. Mr. Daniel Ziba is a Lecturer at the Bolgatanga Technical University. Until his appointment as a lecturer, he was the Talensi District Registration Officer for the National Identification Authority and served in other public service positions. Mr. Daniel Ziba comes to this position with varied qualities and experience. He is a team player and a highly motivated young man. He can see assignments through to completion. He is the Immediate Past NPP Constituency Secretary of Talensi. He served the party in many capacities including, Member of the Talensi Constituency Election Committee, Secretary to the Constituency Council of Patrons, and I.T. Coordinator for Biometric Voters registration. Thank you Signed Elvis Atia Awonekai Regional Secretary Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com