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Kusi Boateng’s contempt suit against Ablakwa is dismissed by the court

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Kusi Boateng's contempt suit against Ablakwa is dismissed by the court

The High Court in Accra has rejected contempt charges brought by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral, against North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Lawyers for Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng filed the contempt charges after the MP was seen refusing to be served with court documents connected to a defamation claim launched against him and kicking the paperwork with his foot.

Rev. Kusi Boateng has sued the NDC legislator for allegedly working under another person, Kwabena Adu Gyamfi, and for producing publications implying a conflict of interest.

However, the court dismissed the contempt charges on Tuesday because the bailiff was not a certified member of the judicial service.

According to the Judge, the Chief Justice instructed in 2021 that writs be served solely by personnel of the Judicial Service. However, the court noted that because the alleged bailiff is not a member of the Judicial Service, the process cannot be considered legitimate.

The lawsuit was also dismissed on the basis that the purported bailiff did not follow procedures for serving a member of parliament who is on parliamentary duty or on his way to parliament, as stated by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on February 3, 2023.

In his judgement, the Judge further stated that the petitioners did not establish the contempt allegation beyond a reasonable doubt since there were contradictions in the evidence put before the court.

The lawsuit was dismissed by Justice Charles Gyamfi Dabkwah, and Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng was fined GHC10,000.

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Bawumia is not under pressure to announce running mate

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Dan Kwaku Botwe, the Campaign Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections, has stated that the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, is not facing any pressure to announce his running mate. Dr. Bawumia has faced criticism for the prolonged delay in announcing his running mate, despite requesting additional time from the National Council of the party. Addressing journalists in Kumasi, Dan Botwe assured that the flagbearer would announce his desired candidate at the right time. ‘We have not mentioned a particular candidate and no such discussion has come up but finding a running mate has never been our problem. It has never been a contentious issue for us.”

Dan Kwaku Botwe, the Campaign Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections, has claimed that the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, is under no pressure to select his running partner.

Dr. Bawumia has faced criticism for the extended delay in naming his running mate, despite asking for further time from the party’s National Council.

Addressing the media in Kumasi, Dan Botwe stated that the flagbearer would disclose his preferred candidate at the appropriate time.

‘We haven’t specified a specific candidate, and no such conversation has occurred, but finding a running mate has never been an issue. It has never been a controversial subject for us.”

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Former GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi considered a likely contender for the Ejisu by-election

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However, he has been sensitive to the constituency's grief over the unexpected death of the Deputy Finance Minister. Mr. Nyantakyi, speaking at the opening of the New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Regional Campaign team in Kumasi, suggested gently that he intends to run for parliament once the official timeline is revealed. He emphasised his strong links to the constituency and his eligibility to run, while also recognising the need of honouring the late MP's grieving time.

Following the untimely death of John Ampontuah Kumah, Member of Parliament for the Ejisu Constituency, the focus is shifting to probable contenders for the empty parliamentary seat.

Kwesi Nyantakyi, former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), is one significant figure to emerge.

Mr Nyantakyi has not ruled out contesting the upcoming by-election.

However, he has been sensitive to the constituency’s grief over the unexpected death of the Deputy Finance Minister.

Mr Nyantakyi, speaking at the opening of the New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Campaign team in Kumasi, suggested gently that he intends to run for parliament once the official timeline is revealed.

He emphasised his strong links to the constituency and his eligibility to run, while also recognising the need of honouring the late MP’s grieving time.

“The Ejisu by-election will definitely come on, but the timetable has not been published yet so we don’t know those who want to contest. Since I come from there and I have the right to contest, at the right time, we’ll see what will happen.

“But at the moment, we are mourning the demise of a very dear son of the constituency. The Member of Parliament is a big loss to the constituency and let’s see what happens after the one week,” Nyantakyi stated.

He urged the rank and file to offer the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, peace of mind when choosing a running partner.

“I think it is a prerogative of the flagbearer to select the running mate, so let’s leave it to him. At the right time, he’ll do that.”

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My comments were distasteful – Kwesi Ahwoi apologizes to NDC fraternity

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Kwesi Ahwoi criticised his remarks, claiming that he "misspoke on the occasion." I accept the comments in good faith, even if they are based on an intentional misinterpretation of my position.

Kwesi Ahwoi, a member of the Ahwoi family, has issued an unequivocal apology to former President John Dramani Mahama.

He said he never intends to hope that H.E. John Mahama does not serve his entire four-year term if he wins the 2024 general elections.

Kwesi Ahwoi criticised his remarks, claiming that he “misspoke on the occasion.” I accept the comments in good faith, even if they are based on an intentional misinterpretation of my position.

Kwesi Ahwoi writes:

I have taken notice of the unfortunate controversy that has arisen as a result of a comment I made at a reception organized last Thursday by the Churchstreet group of NDC faithfuls for Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Running Mate to our esteemed flagbearer, H.E. John Dramani Mahama.

I sincerely regret the wrong impression that my comment has created. Indeed, it was not my intention, and never will it be my intention to pray that H.E. John Mahama does not serve his full four-year term when he wins the 2024 general elections.

I concede that I misspoke on the occasion. I accept the criticisms in good faith, even though some of the criticisms arise out of a deliberate misrepresentation of my statement.

Indeed, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in response to my toast, pointed out the erroneous impression created by my statement and was categorical in asserting that she was certain that H.E. John Mahama will win the 2024 general elections and serve his full four-year term.

It is unfortunate that my statement appears to have taken the shine off what was otherwise a cheerful and light-hearted occasion.

I hereby render an unreserved and unqualified apology to H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the leadership and rank and file of the great NDC.

Comrades and friends, let us put this unfortunate incident behind us and unite behind our flag-bearer, the visionary Nation Builder, to rescue our beloved country in the December 2024 elections.

SIGNED.
Kwesi Ahwoi

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