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NDC files notice of appeal after High Court ordered completion of results collation in 4 constituencies

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed a notice of appeal after a High Court in Accra granted the New Patriotic Party’s mandamus application by ordering the Electoral Commission to complete the collation and declaration of parliamentary results in four disputed constituencies.

The Court also ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to provide the Electoral Commission with adequate security to complete the processes.

The constituencies are Tema Central, Ablekuma North, Okaikwei Central and Techiman South. The NPP had argued that the processes in the constituencies were not concluded and that the declaration of the results could not stand.

The court upheld the NPP’s argument, granting its mandamus application by ordering a conclusion of all collation processes before a declaration is made on who won the election.

Shortly after Saturday’s hearing, the NDC’s Director of Legal Affairs, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, stated that the party would appeal the High Court ruling.

Speaking to journalists after the judgment by the High Court in Accra, Mr Tameklo explained that the party had prepared its notices of appeal to challenge the High Court judgment, which granted the mandamus application.

“This matter is not yet over. Nobody should be deceived. It will not end here. We are appealing the decision,” he said.

That notice of appeal has now been filed with barely three days left for the swearing-in of newly-elected Members of Parliament.

 

Source: Joy News

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Court Orders OSP to return Cecilia Dapaah’s assets in 72 hours

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An Accra High Court has ordered the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to return Cecilia Dapaah’s seized funds to her within 72 hours.

This follows an application by the OSP to confirm the freezing and seizure orders regarding the bank accounts and assets at the former Minister’s home.

At a press conference, the Special Prosecutor indicated that the case will be continued by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

“A little over an hour ago, the Office discontinued its application that was pending before the High Court for confirmation of the seizure and freezing orders in pursuance of the referral of the case to EOCO. The court order that the office should return the cash sums and defreeze the accounts of an investment of Mrs. Dapaah within 72 hours,” Kissi Agyebeng said.

Mr Agyebeng explained that his probe so far points to a suspected case of money laundering.

On that score, EOCO is better placed to handle affairs with respect to “suspected cases of money laundering and its attendant activity of structuring.”

“On the totality of the gathered evidence and intelligence sent to us, the case is largely in the province of suspected money laundering and structured by operation of law, the Economic and Organised Crime Office.”

In October 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had joined the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in a synchronized effort aimed at delving deep into the matters of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour.

This cooperative crusade sought to unravel the legality surrounding the wealth amassed by Ms. Dapaah and her cohorts, traversing the corridors of both Ghana and the United States.

Speaking on Thursday, January 25, 2024, the Special Prosecutor insisted that his office will be in close collaboration with EOCO and continued collaboration with the FBI on the matter.

Background

Two house helps who worked for Cecilia Abena Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour are facing charges for allegedly stealing monies and items worth millions of cedis from the couple’s residence at Abelemkpe in Accra.

The main accused individuals, 18-year-old Patience Botwe and 30-year-old Sarah Agyei have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime and five counts of stealing.

The alleged thefts occurred between July and October 2022.

During this period, the house helps allegedly stole personal effects belonging to Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah, including assorted clothes valued at GH¢95,000, handbags, perfumes, and jewellery worth US$95,000.

Additionally, Ms Botwe is accused of stealing six pieces of Kente cloth worth GH¢90,000 and six sets of men’s suits valued at US$3,000, which belong to the minister’s husband.

Furthermore, three other individuals, identified as Ms Botwe’s current and former boyfriends and her father, are also facing charges for allegedly being involved in the crime. They have been respectively charged with dishonestly receiving GH¢1 million, GH¢180,000, and GH¢50,000.

According to court proceedings, the stolen monies and items belonged to Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah and her husband, taken from their bedroom in their residence.

The accused individuals were arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Susana Ekuful, on Thursday, July 20, 2023. However, their pleas have not been taken yet.

The court granted bail to Sarah Agyei in the sum of GH¢1 million with two sureties. The sureties are required to deposit their Ghana cards with the court’s registrar. The bail conditions are subject to review by the substantive judge, as Susana Ekuful was serving as a relief judge.

On the other hand, Ms Botwe, along with her alleged boyfriends and father, have been remanded into lawful custody.

The complainants reported the theft case to the police in June 2023 after discovering the missing cash and personal effects.

Ms Botwe was caught red-handed entering the couple’s room with a duplicate key, leading to her arrest.

Further investigations revealed that Patience, with the help of her alleged accomplice Sarah, had hidden the stolen money and used it to purchase properties and expensive items.

This information got Ghanaians talking with many asking CHRAJ, the OSP and the Ghana Police Service to investigate the source of the money.

Subsequently, the Special Prosecutor announced that his office was investigating the matter, starting with the arrest of Madam Cecilia Dapaah.

 

Source: Myjoyonline.com

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How 2 persons were arrested over fraudulent fundraising in the name of Akosombo dam spillage victims

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Two individuals have been arrested and brought before the High Court in Accra for impersonating the Member of Parliament (MP) North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

The two, Promise Ahorgah and Kwaotse Mawuli, were apprehended for carrying out a campaign to solicit funds for the victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage victims in the North Tongu area.

The accused, Promise, a phone repairer and a building construction labourer Kwaotse, allegedly created fake social media accounts in the name of the North Tongu MP to deceive unsuspecting Ghanaians into contributing funds for supposed affected victims.

They carried out their fraudulent activities until the attention of the MP was drawn to them.

The matter was reported to the Police and they were arrested in December with the help of the Ministry of National Security and the National Signals Bureau.

The duo face six provisional charges, including defrauding by false pretences, charlatanic advertisement, and falsely pretending to be a public officer.

The accused individuals appeared before the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo.

During the court proceedings on Friday, December 15, 2023, Watkins Adama, a State Attorney, requested the court to remand the accused persons into custody pending further investigations.

The Court granted the request, and the case was adjourned to January 9, 2024, for the plea of the accused to be taken.

Justice Osei Marfo directed the accused persons, who expressed their intention to engage the services of lawyers, to ensure their legal representation at the next hearing.

 

Source: Myxyzonline.com