Politics
Court quashes Gyakye Quayson’s contempt case against K.T Hammond
An Accra High Court has ruled that Trade Minister Kobina Tahir Hammond is not guilty of contempt for statements he made about the outcome of the James Gyakye Quayson trial.
The presiding judge, Justice Mary Yanzuh, stated that the counsel for Assin North MP James Gyakye Quayson failed to deliver the entire interview, which would have allowed the court to condemn the accused.
“It was incumbent on the applicant to exhibit the full interview. Without the full complement of the interview, the court is deprived of the opportunity to know exactly what was said.
“The court cannot rely on the manifestly incomplete publication to rule on a man who denies the content of the publication. There is no room for conjecture. Evidence was required,” Justice Yanzuh said.
Mr Quayson’s attorneys had sought the High Court to punish Mr Hammond for stating James Quayson should leave Parliament because he would wind himself in jail.
Their plea came after the Minister spoke on Oyerepa TV and linked the Quayson issue to that of former lawmaker Adamu Sakande.
“There is something we call precedence at the court. This is the same thing that happened with Adamu Sakande. He came to this House…the same NDC (National Democratic Congress) members were the ones who sacked him from Parliament and took him to court. He was imprisoned and he eventually died and was buried. It is the same matter,” he said.
“They are making all kinds of noise about his swearing-in. I prompted the former Deputy Attorney General, Dominic Ayine to tell the gentleman that we have seen this before in this House. He should leave this House before he would be jailed,” he added.
About the Adamu Dramani Sakande case
Adamu Dramani Sakande, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, was found guilty of perjury and forgery by an Accra High Court in July 2012.
This was due to his failure to disavow his UK citizenship before to running for the Bawku seat.
He was found guilty of perjury and forgery and sentenced to two years in prison on all charges.
Politics
Bawumia pledges free tertiary education for people with disabilities if elected president
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has committed to giving free tertiary education to all those with disabilities who attend university in Ghana.
He made this known during a meeting with clerics in the Western North Region as part of his continuing national trip.
Dr. Bawumia stated that, while scholarships are intended to benefit all people, his administration will emphasise scholarships for those with disabilities.
The NPP flagbearer stated that the scholarship will cover both academic and residential tuition for all people with disabilities beginning in 2025.
“I am very clear on the way forward. I believe that for persons with disabilities, we are going to support them a bit more. We are giving scholarships to every person but I am going to dedicate some of the monies to our scholarship secretariat and the GET Fund to provide free tertiary education; both tuition and accommodation to every person with a disability who makes it into the university so they can all benefit,” he stated.
Politics
Stephen Ntim vows to bring Adoumi back to NPP
Stephen Ntim, the National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised to reconcile independent candidate Kwabena Owusu Aduomi into the party.
Aduomi, a former three-time NPP Member of Parliament for the constituency, chose to run as an Independent Candidate in the Ejisu by-election because he believes the NPP has failed to address critical concerns about the existing delegates’ list, jeopardising the party’s integrity and fairness.
Some NPP members accused him of treason, claiming he deserted to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Aduomi denied these allegations, stating that he still enjoys the backing of NDC supporters.
In an interview with Citi News, Mr Ntim voiced concern over two candidates from the same party running against each other.
“Yes, it is worrying because the two main competitors, Aduomi and Kwabena Boateng belong to the same fold, family. We should not be looking at jubilating, I’m not jubilating. My focus now is on how to bring the Aduomi factor back to the fold, bringing him back to the family.
“So that in December when we are going to face the real political opponents, we are going us a unified NPP front. It shouldn’t be difficult at all. Whatever it is, we are going to reach out. As a national chairman, I’m promising you, we will take up the mantle and reach out to him.”
Politics
Ejisu by-election: NPP discloses next steps after narrow victory
Following the Ejisu seat by-election, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is assessing its achievements and plotting a route for future success.
While their parliamentary candidate, Dr Kwabena Boateng, won with 55.8% of the vote, according to preliminary data, the margin of victory fell short of expectations.
Mr Kwabena Aduomi received 43.3% of the total votes.
Their vote share fell from 82.83% in 2020 to 55.8% in 2024.
Mr Francis Adomako, the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Organiser, acknowledged the lower margin and ascribed the outcome in part to internal party concerns.
In response, the party is preparing to go back to the drawing board, undertaking detailed assessments to find areas for improvement.
Speaking to Joy News, Mr Adomako stated that it is now more important than ever to resolve internal problems and create unity among party members.
He revealed intentions to communicate with disillusioned members, promising to pursue reconciliation and win back those contemplating other options.
He noted that as the country approaches the election later this year, the party must move beyond mere rhetoric to doing action and doing their study.
‘Breaking the 8’ remains the NPP’s ultimate goal, a task that Adomako admitted as difficult but necessary.
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