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Lawyer questions due process safeguards in Abu Trica extradition

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Amanda Clinton, head of chambers at The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy, has called for greater adherence to constitutional safeguards in Ghana's extradition process following the transfer of Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica) to the United States to face charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Clinton argued that Ghana's cooperation with international crime-fighting efforts should not come at the expense of due process guarantees in Ghana's Constitution and extradition laws, maintaining that Ghanaian citizens are entitled to protection of Ghanaian courts before extradition.

3 hours ago · Joy Online

Politics

  1. Lawyer questions due process safeguards in Abu Trica extradition

    Amanda Clinton, head of chambers at The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy, has called for greater adherence to constitutional safeguards in Ghana's extradition process following the transfer of Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica) to the United States to face charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Clinton argued that Ghana's cooperation with international crime-fighting efforts should not come at the expense of due process guarantees in Ghana's Constitution and extradition laws, maintaining that Ghanaian citizens are entitled to protection of Ghanaian courts before extradition.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

Society

  1. GHS Director-General urges intensified disease prevention after capital floods

    The Ghana Health Service Director-General has called for increased public commitment to sanitation to prevent disease outbreaks following floods in Accra, with GHS commencing fumigation of markets, terminals, and public spaces. Local authorities in Korle Klottey Municipality are managing flood-generated waste and have appealed for public patience as sanitation teams clear debris.

    1 hour ago · Joy Online

Sport

  1. Argentina beats Switzerland in World Cup quarter-finals

    Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time as Argentina defeated Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Argentina will face England in the semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.

    21 min ago · Joy Online

  2. Argentina midfielder Rattin dies aged 89

    Antonio Rattin, a Boca Juniors legend who played for Argentina at the 1962 and 1966 World Cups, has died. His controversial dismissal in a 1966 quarter-final against England—during which he refused to leave the pitch and sat on a red carpet reserved for Queen Elizabeth II—prompted FIFA to introduce the yellow and red card system.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

World & Region

  1. At least two killed in Toronto salsa festival shooting

    At least two people were killed and six with gunshot wounds found in a shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St Clair Latin festival. Police secured the scene but said the suspect or suspects remained at large.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Ghana to deploy 300 teachers to Bahamas this year

    Ghana's Foreign Minister announced that 300 Ghanaian teachers will be deployed to the Bahamas this year following bilateral negotiations with the Bahamian Prime Minister. The deployment represents the first phase of expanded labour mobility and education cooperation between the two nations, building on the success of Ghanaian nurses already working there.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. US launches third strikes this week on Iran

    The US said it carried out a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Cyprus-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it has closed the waterway until further notice after the ship turned off its systems and diverted from the approved route.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Man arrested in connection with Ann Widdecombe death

    Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murder in connection with Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokesperson, who was found with serious injuries at her Devon home on Thursday.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

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