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Robert Addo

Also known as: Mr. Robert Addo · Mr Robert Addo

2026-05-112026-09-16

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Robert Addo, the Nkawie Circuit Court Judge, has warned tricycle (Pragya) riders against breaking road traffic rules and regulations.

    Nkawie Circuit judge warns Pragya riders against traffic offences
  3. Joy Online

    Police Inspector Kwaku Frimpong, the prosecuting officer, told the court presided over by Mr Robert Addo that the complainants in the case were officers from the Nkawie Divisional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service.

    Pragyia rider gets three months prison term for biting Police Assistant
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Police Sergeant Ernest Derry, prosecuting, told the court presided over by Mr Robert Addo that the complainant, Isha Ibrahim, was the manager of the Anglican Diocese Cooperative Credit Union, and Opoku was a field cashier.

    Field cashier of Cooperative Credit Union remanded for stealing
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Robert Addo on July 20, 2026. Police Chief Inspector Anthony Ohene Gyan, prosecuting, told the court that, complainant, Jonas Alban, was the Security Supervisor of the Asanko Gold Mining Limited at Esaase, in the Amansie West District.

    Two friends granted GH$200k bail over gold theft
  8. Joy Online

    Police Chief Inspector Ntim Boadu, prosecuting, told the court presided over by Robert Addo that both the complainant, Evander Frimpong and the suspects were residents of Nweneso.

    Two friends remanded over alleged conspiracy and theft
  9. Joy Online

    Police Inspector Kwaku Frimpong prosecuting, told the court presided over by Mr Robert Addo that the accused person was the leader and founder of the Christ Upper Room Church at Kronom-Afrancho in the Suame Municipality.

    Pastor granted GH¢100,000 bail over careless driving
  10. Joy Online

    Robert Addo. Mr.

    Ashanti GNAT calls for calm over Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher-student incident
  11. Joy Online

    Robert Addo, that the complainant, Bernard Kyei, an electrical welder, and the accused were friends and residents of Afari near Nkawie in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality.

    Washing bay attendant remanded over alleged theft of friend’s GH¢46,306 for betting
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Police Detective Chief Inspector Ntim Boadu, prosecuting, told the court, presided over by Robert Addo, that the complainant, Frederick Ocloo, was the Liaison Coordinator at the Afari Military Hospital construction site where the alleged offences occurred.

    Okada rider remanded over alleged theft
  14. Joy Online

    Police Inspector Kwaku Frimpong, prosecuting, told the court, presided over by Robert Addo, that the complainants were officers from the Nkawie Divisional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service.

    Driver fined GH¢1,800 for traffic offences
Society

Nkawie judge warns tricycle riders over traffic violations

The News

The Nkawie Circuit Court Judge has warned tricycle riders to obey road traffic rules, cautioning that they face custodial sentences—not just fines—for violations. Three riders were sentenced to a combined fine of GH¢1,500 and prison terms ranging from 30 days to 13 months for offences including driving without number plates, licenses, and insurance.

10 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Nkawie judge warns tricycle riders over traffic violations

    The Nkawie Circuit Court Judge has warned tricycle riders to obey road traffic rules, cautioning that they face custodial sentences—not just fines—for violations. Three riders were sentenced to a combined fine of GH¢1,500 and prison terms ranging from 30 days to 13 months for offences including driving without number plates, licenses, and insurance.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Tricycle rider jailed three months for biting police assistant

    A 24-year-old Pragyia rider has been sentenced to three months in prison by Nkawie Circuit Court for negligently causing harm after biting a Community Police Assistant during arrest in the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred when the rider, found without a license and required documents, resisted directions to the police station and attacked the officer.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Credit union field cashier remanded for stealing GH¢147,536

    A 25-year-old field cashier at the Anglican Diocese Cooperative Credit Union in Ashanti Region has been remanded into police custody for allegedly misappropriating GH¢147,536.00. He admitted in his caution statement to using the money for personal expenses since 2020, and is due back in court on September 04, 2026.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Two accused gold thieves granted GH$100k bail each

    Paul Udeze, 27, and Robert Mensah, 26, have been granted GH$100,000 bail with two sureties each by the Nkawie Circuit Court in connection with the theft of eight ores of gold from Asanko Gold Mining Limited. They were arrested after security guards caught them carrying the gold-bearing materials from the mining site on June 15, 2026, and have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and stealing.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Two men remanded over theft and property damage charges

    The Toase District Court remanded Desmond Ayensu, 26, and Frank Osei Bonsu, 27, into police custody over alleged conspiracy, causing damage, and stealing GH¢60,000 in cash from a resident's home in Manso-Nweneso. The accused are expected to reappear before the court on July 7, 2026.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. Pastor granted bail over careless driving that injured passengers

    A 55-year-old pastor, Francis Owusu, was granted GHS 100,000 bail by Nkawie Circuit Court after his vehicle collided head-on with a bus carrying 14 passengers on April 21, 2026, injuring seven of them. He pleaded guilty to careless driving but not guilty to causing harm, and is to reappear on July 27, 2026.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Ashanti GNAT seeks calm after Nyinahin Catholic SHS incident

    The Ashanti Regional Branch of GNAT has appealed for public calm after the prosecution withdrew an alleged assault case against a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic SHS. The regional chairman said the matter is being addressed by the GES, GNAT, school authorities, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure fair resolution, and urged the public to refrain from judgment until full facts are established.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Washing bay attendant remanded for stealing friend's GH¢46,306

    A 21-year-old washing bay attendant has been remanded in police custody by the Nkawie Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢46,306.90 from a friend's bank account and using the money for betting. The accused pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to reappear in court on June 15, 2026.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Okada rider remanded over theft at military hospital site

    A 24-year-old okada rider has been remanded into police custody for allegedly causing unlawful damage and stealing cables at the Afari Military Hospital construction site. He is scheduled to reappear in court on June 2, 2026, as investigations continue.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Driver fined GH¢1,800 for traffic violations in Ashanti Region

    A 26-year-old driver was fined GH¢1,800 by Toase District Court after pleading guilty to driving without a valid insurance certificate and using a mobile phone while driving. Officers from the Nkawie Divisional MTTD spotted him driving a Honda Accord minibus with an expired insurance certificate while using a communication device.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

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