Day: May 23, 2024

Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has denied allegations by Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance purchase trial, that he has sought his help to incriminate Cassiel Ato Baah Forson.

Jakpa alleged during court proceedings on Thursday that the A-G had on several occasions engaged him at odd hours to help him build up a case against the Minority Leader and Former Deputy Finance, saying, he had evidence to back his claim.

The allegation was described by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in a press statement as an attempt by Mr Yeboah Dame and the government to undermine the justice process.

Forson and Jakpa have been accused of causing a financial loss of pound 2.37 million to the state in a deal to purchase 200 ambulances for the country between 2014 and 2016.

They have pleaded not guilty to the charge.

However, the Attorney-General in a media statement rejected the claims and denied the allegations and insinuations of the NDC.

He urged the public to dis
regard the allegations, adding that ‘the Attorney-General remains focused on a zealous prosecution of the case.’

The statement said the Republic had throughout the trial, relied solely on the record of the impugned transaction – being ‘the purchase of ordinary vans purporting to be ambulances, to sustain its case against the accused persons’.

It noted that this record existed before January 2022 – when the case was commenced – and was duly filed in Court by the Prosecution before the commencement of the trial.

‘The Republic has never required or desired the cooperation of any of the accused persons in the matter, in which it has already succeeded in establishing a prima facie case against all the accused persons,’ the statement said.

‘Neither the Attorney-General nor any officer from the Office of the Attorney-General has approached any of the accused persons with the view to obtaining evidence from them.

‘It is rather the third accused who, by various letters dated 27th April 2023, 16th May 2023, 30th M
ay 2023 and 12th June 2023, has proposed to the Republic through the Attorney-General to engage in plea bargaining or plea negotiations.

‘This plea bargaining proposal has, to date, not been accepted by the Attorney-General.

It said though the law on plea bargaining passed by Parliament permitted a prosecutor to negotiate with an accused person after a plea proposal had been made, the Attorney-General had not engaged the third accused person to give false testimony in the matter.

‘The Attorney-General has also come under enormous pressure from all manner of persons for him to discontinue the prosecution of the 1st accused person, Cassiel Ato Forson, but has not yielded. ‘The Attorney-General has video evidence of the first accused, person, Cassiel Ato Forson, coming to meet him and to plead with him to discontinue the prosecution. This, the Attorney-General has refused to do.’

The statement said the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice considered the latest allegation levelled against th
e Attorney-General as part of a grand scheme by the NDC to put more pressure on him to discontinue the prosecution or to divert attention from the real issues regarding the actions of the accused persons, which have caused enormous financial loss to the State.

Meanwhile, Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the NDC in the NDC statement, said the Party would stop at nothing in pursuing the matter to its logical conclusion and ensure that justice was served.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Tullow Oil plc has announced a financial investment of approximately US$90 million over a period of 10 years in Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement (ERPA) with Ghana’s Forestry Commission.

The Agreement is expected to impact about one million lives, and deliver up to a million tonnes of carbon offset credits per year.

Ms Julia Ross, the Director of People and Sustainability, Tullow Oil plc, announced this at a ceremony in Accra on Thursday.

The Agreement marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to addressing deforestation and forest degradation.

It represents a major step in Ghana’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship.

It also aims at promoting sustainable land use and forest conservation, while generating revenue for local communities and supporting Ghana’s climate change mitigation efforts.

Ms Ross, while explaining the scope of the project, stated that over two million hectares of land in the country would be used to plant various trees and other carbon cred
it innovations.

She stated that Tullow had, over the years, made significant investments in the fight towards zero carbon emissions with over US$40million committed so far.

She outlined the socio-economic benefits of the project and explained that Tullow would continue to engage the Forestry Commission and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the success of the project.

The REDD+ programme, Ms Ross said, would preserve large areas of forest across 14 administrative districts in the Bono and Bono East regions which were among the areas mostly affected by deforestation resulting from economic activities such as cash crop clearance and overgrazing.

The programme would focus on two million hectares of land across the identified areas, she added, noting ‘it will involve forest conservation activities and livelihood enhancements to the communities and people in close proximity to the areas.’

Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, hailed the Agreement, describung it as a ‘bold and
ambitious’ initiative that demonstrated Ghana’s leadership in addressing the global challenge of climate change.

He emphasised the importance of fair pricing of carbon credits, noting that Ghana’s partnership with Tullow set a new benchmark for carbon pricing in the region.

‘The ERPA is part of Ghana’s broader efforts to promote sustainable forest management and reduce deforestation and forest degradation,’ he added.

Ghana, he said, had made significant progress in recent years, with initiatives such as the Ghana Cocoa Forest REDD+ Programme and the Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reductions Project.

The Minister believed that the partnership with Tullow would generate significant revenue for local communities and support Ghana’s climate change mitigation efforts.

It also demonstrated the country’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection, and set an example for other countries to follow, he added.

Ms Harriet Thompson, the British High Commissioner to Ghana, said she was proud of
Ghana for her continued dedication to curtailing forest degradation and mitigating climate change effects.

She noted that with Ghana’s enthusiasm in reducing carbon emissions,, the British Government believed that many more successes would be chalked.

She congratulated the team at Tullow and the Forestry Commission for the height achieved and encouraged other organisations to follow the example saying, ‘doing this is good for the business, good for the climate and good for the people’.

Mr John Allotey, the Chief Executive Officer, Forestry Commission, provided further details about the Agreement, indicating that it would span a decade and position the Forestry Commission as a major source of approved and reliable carbon credit.

He explained that the official announcement was the crowning moment of intensive, dedicated and sustained engagements between the Commission and Tullow Ghana over the past five years.

He also emphasized the commitment of the Commission to the production of high integrity carbon cr
edit that would be appealing to the international market.

There were congratulatory statements from traditional authorities and civil society organisations that applauded the Forestry Commission and Tullow for their efforts at mitigating climate change effects.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has denied the allegations by Richard Japka that it desired his cooperation to secure a conviction of Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.

Mr Jakpa is the third accused person in the trial involving Dr Forson, a former Ministry of Finance, accused of causing financial loss to the State in the purchase of Ambulances.

A statement issued in Accra by Alfred Tuah Yeboah, the Deputy Attorney General, said the Office’s attention had been drawn to media commentary by persons associated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on an allegation made by the third accused person, Richard Jakpa, during proceedings in court on May 23, 2024.

It said the Republic had throughout the trial, relied solely on the record of the impugned transaction, i.e. the purchase of ordinary vans purporting to be ambulances, to sustain its case against the accused persons.

The statement said this record existed before January, 2022 (when the case was commenced) and was duly filed in Court by
the prosecution before the commencement of the trial.

It said the Republic had never required or desired the cooperation of any of the accused persons in the matter, in which it had already succeeded in establishing a prima facie case against all the accused persons.

Neither the Attorney-General nor any officer from the Office of the Attorney-General had approached any of the accused persons with the view to obtaining evidence from them.

The statement said it was rather the third accused who, by various letters dated April 27, 2023, May 16, 2023, May 30, 2023 and June 12, 2023, had proposed to the Republic through the Attorney-General to engage in plea bargaining or plea negotiations.

‘This plea bargaining proposal has, to date, not been accepted by the Attorney-General,’ it added.

It said even though the law on plea bargaining passed by Parliament permited a prosecutor to negotiate with an accused person after a plea proposal had been made, the Attorney-General had not engaged the third accused person t
o give false testimony in the matter.

The statement said the Attorney-General had also come under enormous pressure from all manner of persons for him to discontinue the prosecution of Dr Forson, but had not yielded.

The Attorney-General had video evidence of Dr Forson, coming to meet him and to plead with him to discontinue the prosecution, this, the Attorney-General had refused to do.

The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice said it considered the latest allegation levelled against the Attorney-General as part of a grand scheme by the NDC to put more pressure on him to discontinue the prosecution or to divert attention from the real issues regarding the actions of the accused persons which had caused enormous financial loss to the State.

The statement, therefore entreated the public to disregard the allegations, adding that the Attorney-General remained focused on a zealous prosecution of the case.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Mr Charles Abani, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, has urged Africans to coexist peacefully and use alternative ways to resolve differences rather than violence.

‘There are other ways to resolve differences. We must stand united. Let us celebrate our diversity and learn to live in plurality and recognise our shared humanity. What binds us together is more than what divides us,’ he said.

Mr Abani gave the advice on Thursday at a symposium organised by the Rwanda High Commission on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis and moderate Hutus in Rwanda.

The Rwanda Genocide which happened 30 years ago is remembered as one of the darkest periods in the history of humanity.

It marked the brutal killing of more than one million Tutsis and some Hutus during a 100-day period from April to mid-July 1994.

The slaughter was only halted when the Rwandan Patriotic Front took Kigali and defeated the genocidaires, establishing a Government of National Unity on July 19, 1994.

Mr Abani said the horrors of that dark ch
apter served as a reminder of the consequences of hatred, division and indifference.

‘We are indebted to both victims and survivors. It is imperative that we pay memory and tribute to the victims and those who stood up against the injustice.’

‘We must recognise the remarkable resilience of survivors who have shown remarkable strength in rebuilding their lives.’

He urged Africans to reflect on the incident and learn valuable lessons about tolerance and respect for one another.

Mr Abani urged Ghanaians to set up vigilance and early warning systems to address hate speech ahead of the 2024 General Election.

‘Hate speech is a precursor to violence and we must actively counter it in all its forms. Genocide is never unleashed without a warning. We must maintain vigilance and strengthen our early warning systems so that we can prevent violence from occurring or intervene effectively before it escalates,’ he said.

He called for education of the younger generation about the consequences of hatred and intolerance.

Madam Rosemary Mbabazi, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Ghana, said the symposium was an opportunity for Rwandans and other Africans to recommit themselves to the fight against genocide.

She said it was also to counter narratives seeking to misrepresent facts of the Rwanda genocide.

‘In deliberating on this history, we defeat efforts to wipe evidence of the existence of these victims and that these atrocities ever happened. The victims are remembered. They deserve our tribute and dignity. Hopefully, our deliberation will equip more of us to be agents of unity, defenders of truth and upholders of human dignity,’ she said.

She said five years ago, mortal remains of over 100,000 victims were exhumed and given a befitting burial, thereby allowing their relatives to get closure.

The High Commissioner called for the inclusion of these historical events and lessons into academia at all levels to educate students.

Professor Samuel K. Bonsu, Rector of Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
, said Africans must acknowledge the pain and suffering the victims endured and ensure that their stories were never forgotten.

‘We’re here to commemorate one of the darkest chapters in the history of humankind. This is a solemn occasion. One that demands our reflection, empathy, unwavering commitment to ensuring that such stark events never happen again.’

He urged all and sundry to uphold the principles of justice, equity, equality and human dignity.

He praised Rwanda for fostering reconciliation, showing remarkable strength and determination to build their country after the genocide.

Also present at the symposium were Major Gen (Rtd) Henry Kwami Anyidoho, Ghana Senior Army Officer and Deputy Force Commander and Chief of Staff for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda in 1994; Mr. Denis Karera, (Rtd) Deputy Inspector General of Rwanda National Police and Honorary Consul of Ghana in Rwanda and Dr. Odette Nyiramilimo, Survivor of the Genocide against the Tutsis.

These personalities took turns t
o give first-hand narratives of how events unfolded in Rwanda during the genocide.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The International Labour Organisation (ILO)-Ghana, African Tourism Research Network (ATRN), and Africa Skills Hub Foundation (ASH) have conducted a three-day comprehensive workshop on Social Media Marketing for Decent Jobs.

It is aimed at boosting social media marketing skills for tourism entrepreneurs in Tamale in the Northern Region.

The event, which formed part of the Skill Up project, brought together members of the various Trade Associations under the Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF).

Participants in the training were local tour guides, traditional caterers, shea butter producers, and weavers in the tourism and hospitality sector.

The training focused on equipping beneficiaries to leverage social media to engage with target audiences and boost their online presence, which is crucial for business recovery and growth in the post-pandemic era.

Ms Vanessa Lerato Phala, ILO Country Office Director for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, and liaison for ECOWAS, and Mr Frank Kwasi Adetor, National
Project Coordinator of the ILO Skill Up Project, highlighted the vital role of digital skills in driving economic recovery.

This support underscores the significance of this initiative for local entrepreneurs.

The training, led by Mr Daniel Amoako Antwi, Executive Director of Africa Skills Hub Foundation, said the training offered valuable insights and hands-on techniques for digital marketing.

‘This training is part of ASH’s broader mission to empower African youth and entrepreneurs through digital education,’ he said.

He said through it’s Digital Academy Initiatives, ASH was committed to creating pathways for digital careers and enhancing technical capacities for digital businesses.

Mr Antwi said by providing this training, ASH aimed to ensure that the tourism sector workforce is well-equipped with digital skills to meet evolving market demands and customer expectations. 

‘This effort is crucial for fostering job retention and business development in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic,’ he added.

He s
aid as the tourism industry continued to evolve in the digital age, the parties remained committed to empowering individuals and organizations with the skills needed to thrive in a competitive market while upholding principles of decent work and sustainable development.

Participants gained practical knowledge on utilizing social media for marketing, which is vital for maintaining business continuity and growth in today’s digital economy.

Attendees expressed appreciation for the practical and comprehensive training, noting the immediate applicability of the skills learned to their businesses.

Abdul-Aziz Seidu Jawula, a programme participant said the workshop had opened new avenues for promoting his business online.

The Skill Up/Global Programme on Skills and Lifelong Learning, implemented by the ILO’s Skills and Employability Branch and funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), aims to build resilient and skilled workforces across various sectors.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Madam Catherine Gordor, Principal Export Development Officer, Ghana Export Promotion Authority, says Ghanaian-made local products have become competitive and sought after on the international market.

This, she said, was due to the improvement in the quality and packaging of the local products to meet international standards.

Madam Gordor said this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of the 3rd Made-Ghana-Bazaar organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra.

She said the only challenge was that the local products were in short supply as they could not meet the international demand.

She said GEPA had employed several initiatives to address the shortfall, including encouraging the youth into farming and supplying seedlings to farmers to improve their yield.

Madam Gordor said there were a lot of opportunities for the youth in the agricultural value chain and export, and advised them to take advantage of the opportunities in the export sector.

Madam Dorothy Amoah, Head of Mark
eting, Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), said the stringent standardisation and certification enforced by the GSA had led to the improvement in the quality and packaging of local products.

She said this had ensured that the products were exportable and had access to international markets and standards.

She urged local businesses to take their standards and certifications seriously, saying, it was their trump-card to reach the international market.

Meanwhile, some exhibitors and vendors at the Bazaar who spoke to the GNA said the public was beginning to appreciate the made-in-Ghana products.

Mrs Mabel Quarshie, Director of Aquatic Food Limited, said patronage for local products had improved as compared to previous years, saying, the public was beginning to become conscious of the need to opt for local products due to their quality.

Mrs Quarshie, however, said the inaccessibility to credit and inclusive finance remained a major challenge to Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country.

She, therefore, ca
lled for improved access to inclusive finance through credit facilities and increased investment in SMEs and start-ups for the advancement of local businesses in the country.

Mr Emmanuel Tetteh Coffie, a Sales Manager of Spring Agro Industries Limited, said financial institutions needed to review their interest rates on their credit facilities to SMEs.

He said the high interest rates had led to many SMEs not being able to access credit facilities from banks and financial institutions.

Mohammed Princess Falina, CEO of Princess Fashion Design, said the market now was good compared to some years ago when she started.

She urged her colleague SMEs to take much interest in improving their packaging and quality to meet international standards.

Source: Ghana News Agency

A soldier, accused of riding an unregistered motorbike and without licence has been granted a GHC50,000.00 with two sureties by the Kaneshie District Court over causing the death of his pillion rider.

Private Isaac Ayamga Adongo, who was arraigned on bench warrant, has been charged with careless and inconsiderate riding, negligently causing harm to a pillion rider, riding motorbike without riding licence, using motorbike without insurance, use of motorbike without road worthy, using an unregistered motorbike and failing to report an accident.

However, his pleas were not taken and was ordered to make his next appearance on June 27, 2024.

Police Sergeant Sandra Amakye, who stood in for Police Chief Inspector Achana Apewah, giving the facts said Adongo was a private soldier at 64 Infantry Regiment, Burma Camp in Accra.

She said on September 10, 2023 at about 0200 hours, accused rider, unlicensed was riding an unregistered Haojue motorbike from Kantamanto towards Nungua with Augustine Ayinbila, 28, behind him
as a pillion rider.

Sergeant Amakye said on reaching a section of the road at Airport By-Pass, he grazed the median pavement, and both fell from the bike, sustained injuries but failed to attend hospital.

Prosecution said the accused also failed to report the accident to the Police and the whereabout of the motorbike was also not known to the Police.

On the same day at about 1100 hours, the accused rushed the pillion rider, Ayinbila to the LEKMA Hospital for treatment but he was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital by the Medical Officers on duty, the Court heard.

Sergeant Amakye told the Court that a post-mortem report on September 19, 2023 from Police Hospital showed the cause of death as: Severe head injury, blunt trauma, RTA as a Pillion rider.

During investigation, it was established that the accused was riding without license, without insurance and without using road certificate, she said.

Prosecution informed the Court that accused was however charged provisionally to appear before Court.

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ource: Ghana News Agency

The Accra High Court trying Yahuza Osmanu, accused of robbing Mrs Matilda Amissah-Arthur, wife of Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur, former late Vice President and others, has refused him bail.

The Court presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, considering the facts and the nature of accusations and evidence against him, said he was flight risk, balancing the interest of the individual verses that of the society.

The Court in also refusing the bail, assured that the trial would be speedy and that he should remain in custody unless prosecution stated otherwise.

Osmanu is accused of 26 robberies and money laundering but has denied all charges. He will make his next appearance on May 21, 2024, for trial to continue.

Mr Paul Abarigah, counsel for accused person, in his bail application filed that the accused person was presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Defense counsel prayed the Court not to rely on the said ‘confessions’ alleged to have been made by prosecution, adding that they would only pass the test of ad
missibility when it came for trial.

He said the accused person would avail himself for trial and pleaded that the Court could set conditions for the bail to compel his client to attend sitting.

Accused is a Ghanaian, had fixed place of abode known to police investigators, Lawyer Abarigah said, adding that his client would not interfere with prosecution’s witnesses or evidence.

He said the accused person had persons of substance to stand as sureties and prayed the Court to use its discretion in favour of the defense.

Prosecution in opposition to the bail application, appealed to the Court to grant their request based on the overwhelming evidence gathered against the accused person, his confession to robbing his victims, the fact that he went into hiding after the offence and the fact that he would appear to stand trial.

Frances M. Ansah, Chief State Attorney, earlier told the Court that Osmanu, the accused person’s victims were usually high profile personalities, living in affluent suburbs in Accra (Air R
esidential Area, Cantonments, Ridge, Kaeela Court Apartments, among others, which he robbed single handedly at gun point.

His victims included a 76-year-old woman and Madam Matilda, whom he strangled and hit her head with his weapon.

Prosecution said he also forcibly took from his victims mostly being businessmen/women various currencies, expensive personal belongings, cellular phones, and others valued millions of cedis and used proceeds for luxurious vehicles.

Osmanu’s alleged criminal activities span between September 17, 2023, and December 11, 2023, unknown to him that some of them were captured on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), where he was identified.

After analysing the CCTV video footage, the Police gathered that it was Osmanu and his hideouts were Domi Pillar Two and Tantra Hills, where his housekeeper was arrested and led the Police to where his family lived but he left before the Police got there.

A search at his residence revealed unregistered Toyota Prado and Lexus vehicles, six motor bic
ycles- three of which were high -power types, assorted jewellery, jack knife and a toy gun.

Police Intelligence led to his hideout at Kasoa.

Source: Ghana News Agency

An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the arrest of a car dealer, who allegedly took GHS185,000.00 from an electrical engineer under the pretext of selling a Honda CRV 2019 to him but failed.

Francis Richard Vanderpuye, who was charged with defrauding by false pretence, failed to appear before Court for his plea to be taken.

Prosecution led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye prayed to the Court for a bench warrant for the arrest of the accused person because ‘the accused person after several attempts and warning to appear before Court, has refused.’

It, therefore, prayed for a bench warrant to order his appearance before the Court.

The Court presided over by Mrs Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, therefore issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the accused person.

The facts are that the complainant, Mr Joseph Dela Dedzoe Djokoto, who lives at Gbawe is an electrical engineer while the accused person resides at Kuntunse Satellite, Accra.

The Police said in March 2023, the complainant went to the
accused person’s garage called Bawuley Ventures located at Abelemkpe, to purchase a Honda CRV 2019 model for his wife.

It said the accused person pointed to an unregistered Honda CRV 2017 model and priced at GH?250,000.00 which the complainant agreed to buy and made part payment of GH?185,000.00

The Police said the complainant later detected that the vehicle was a 2017 model but not a 2019 model and the converter was faulty.

It said Police investigation also revealed that the vehicle was given to the accused person by someone to sell and when the part payment was made to him, he failed to give the money to the vehicle owner.

The Police said when the owner of the vehicle detected that part payment had been made to the accused person but failed to account for it, he went to the garage and took the vehicle away.

It said the complainant reported the matter to the Auto Theft Unit and the accused person was arrested.

The Police said in the cautioned statement of the accused person, he admitted the offence and
had refunded GH?80,000.00.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Mr Anthony Lithur, a private legal practitioner and defendant, has filed an application seeking to have the suit of libel levelled against him by Nana Oye Bampoe Addo (Plaintiff) dismissed.

He wants the suit dismissed at its inception on a technicality and prevents it from being heard and determined on its merits.

The application filed by Mr Lithur is scheduled to be heard on Monday, May 27, 2024, at an Accra High Court.

On April 25, 2024, Nana Oye commenced an action at the High Court, Accra against Mr Lithur for libel arising out of certain defamatory statements contained in a divorce petition filed by Mr Lithur on May 2, 2018, for the dissolution of their marriage.

In the said petition for divorce, Mr Lithur made several allegations against Nana Oye, which, according to Nana Oye portrayed her as a violent and cruel person, who had no regard for the rights of others except herself and her children.

Nana Oye said Mr Lithur went as far as alleging that she on several occasions physically assaulted domest
ic staff and relatives, sometimes gleefully swallowing their blood after causing injury to them to taunt them.

He also alleged that Nana Oye was engaged in several adulterous relationships during the subsistence of their marriage.

Further, Mr Lithur made allegations against Nana Oye concerning her being engaged in corrupt practices and abuse of office as a public official. 

The allegations against Nana Oye by Mr. Lithur were widely published in the media and on various online and social media platforms which allegedly affected Nana Oye’s reputation and opened her up to all manner of ridicule and other acts.

This includes an invitation and subsequent arrest by the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) for the alleged acts of corruption and abuse of public office. 

According to Nana Oye, the allegations made against her by Mr. Lithur were widely believed to be true by a lot of people, since they were coming from her husband, a notion which persists today, with many people, continuing to make derogatory remark
s about her based on the things published by Mr. Lithur in the divorce petition.    

The divorce is still pending in court and is yet to be determined. 

The action for libel filed according to the plaintiff was to restore her reputation and dignity which have been soiled and adversely affected by the deliberate and malicious acts of Mr. Lithur in publishing falsehoods against her which he knew would greatly damage her reputation and hurt her in her work as a human rights lawyer.

The action aims to mend Nana Oye’s reputation and dignity, which have been greatly damaged and reduced by Mr Lithur’s deliberate and malicious acts of publishing untruths about her.

The suit for libel commenced by Nana Oye against Mr Lithur is currently pending at the High Court (General Jurisdiction Division), Accra. 

Source: Ghana News Agency