… He commended the prosecution team for its work throughout the trial, expressing appreciation to the State Attorneys and investigators from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) for their efforts. …
… Towards the end of his testimony, Mr Nyarko explained why he had begun referring to some of the listed beneficiaries as “supposed NSPs.” He said he was invited by the National Intelligence Bureau and informed that some names captured in standing orders he prepared were “ghost nam …
… He urged that the National Intelligence Bureau be tasked to conduct thorough vetting to ensure that the prospective appointee has no political party ties that could compromise impartiality in the discharge of duties. …
… The prosecution ended its case after calling three witnesses — former GIIF Board member Yaw Odame-Darkwa, acting GIIF Board Secretary Kofi Boakye, and National Intelligence Bureau officer Francis Aboagye, who led investigations into the matter. …
… The statement said intelligence gathered with support from the National Intelligence Bureau identified several flood-prone areas that require urgent attention. …
… According to the statement, intelligence assessments and terrain monitoring conducted with support from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) identified several flood-prone communities and locations requiring urgent intervention. …
… The prosecution called three witnesses: Mr Yaw Odame-Darkwa, a former Board Member of GIIF; Mr Kofi Boakye, a lawyer and Acting Board Secretary of GIIF; and Mr Francis Aboagye, a Staff Officer at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), who led investigations into the matter. …
… They included former GIIF Board Member Yaw Odame-Darkwa, lawyer and acting GIIF Board Secretary Kofi Boakye, and National Intelligence Bureau staff officer Francis Aboagye, who led investigations into the matter. …
… ow concerns raised by lawyers for the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe Abronye, popularly known as Abronye DC, who claims their client’s health condition is deteriorating while in the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau …
… The unrest began when four students and two teachers were picked up by officials of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) for alleged involvement in examination malpractice. …
The High Court has dismissed a submission of no case filed by former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi in the "Sky Train" case, involving an alleged US$2 million financial loss to the state over a 2019 payment for an equity stake in an unbuilt rail project. The court has directed the two accused to open their defence and explain why they should not be convicted.
Why it matters
High Court orders defence in Sky Train case involving US$2 million state loss, advancing a high-profile accountability case of alleged financial mismanagement.
The High Court has dismissed a submission of no case filed by former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi in the "Sky Train" case, involving an alleged US$2 million financial loss to the state over a 2019 payment for an equity stake in an unbuilt rail project. The court has directed the two accused to open their defence and explain why they should not be convicted.
Eric Nyarko, former Head of Accounts at the National Service Authority, testified in court that he neither generated nor approved data used in the ADB-NSA hire purchase scheme, saying the data originated from the Authority's IT consultant and was transmitted under instructions from the accused, Gifty Oware-Aboagye.
Abeiku Hayford, a professional engineer and NDC member, has called for comprehensive security vetting and background checks in the appointment of a new Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission following Dr Bossman Asare's resignation. Hayford emphasized that the successor must be neutral and free from political party ties to maintain the credibility of Ghana's electoral system.
Lawyers for former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi have told the High Court that the alleged $2 million loss in the Sky Train deal was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, not criminal wrongdoing. They filed a submission of no case after the prosecution closed its case following testimony that the GIIF Board did not approve the project funding.
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has announced heightened security and flood prevention measures ahead of the rainy season peak and Homowo Festival, identifying multiple flood-prone areas and directing MMDCEs to intensify sanitation and drainage clearance activities.
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has declared heightened operational readiness ahead of peak rains and Homowo festivities, having developed a comprehensive response plan to mitigate flood risks and ensure security after identifying several flood-prone communities and high-risk locations across the region.
The Attorney-General has closed its case against Solomon Asamoah and Prof Christopher Ameyaw-Ekumfi, who face charges for allegedly causing financial loss to the state by disbursing $2 million for the Skytrain project without board approval. Defence lawyers have indicated their intention to file a submission of no case application.
The Attorney General has closed its case against Solomon Asamoah and Prof Ameyaw Ekumfi, who face charges of causing financial loss to the state over an alleged $2 million Skytrain project disbursement without Board approval. The defence has indicated it will file a no-case submission arguing the prosecution has failed to establish the offences.
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has stated that individuals in state custody retain their constitutional right to healthcare, and that once a person is detained, the state assumes full responsibility for that individual's safety and wellbeing, including access to medical treatment. His comments follow concerns raised by lawyers for the New Patriotic Party's Bono Regional Chairman Abronye DC, who claims their client's health condition is deteriorating while in the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau.
The Upper East Regional Minister has directed all final-year male students of Bolgatanga Technical Institute to vacate campus following intelligence suggesting they were planning a violent disturbance. The order was issued as a proactive measure to prevent potential chaos, safeguard lives, and protect public property.