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Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has lost her appeal against her death sentence for masterminding the world’s biggest bank fraud. The 68-year-old is now in a race for her life because the law in Vietnam states that if she can pay back 75% of what she took, her sentence will be commuted to life imprisonment. In April the trial court found that Truong My Lan had secretly controlled Saigon Commercial Bank, the country’s fifth biggest lender, and taken out loans and cash over more than 10 years through a web of shell companies, amounting to a total of $44bn (£34.5bn). Of…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has filed a formal criminal complaint against Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency, with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The complaint stems from allegations that Alhassan distributed food during the special voting event on December 2 at the Legon Police Station polling center. The act, which was caught on video, has sparked debates over voter influence and the integrity of the electoral process, as she was seen giving food packages to voters in line. In response to the controversy,…

The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into an alleged attack on the convoy of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in Techiman, Bono East Region, on Monday, December 2, 2024. According to police preliminary reports, the incident occurred as the Asantehene returned from a funeral in Nkoranza. Some youth, believed to be from Techiman, reportedly threw stones at buses within the convoy, causing disruption. In a statement, the police stated that they are working closely with the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi and relevant stakeholders in Techiman to ascertain the facts and address the situation. They therefore urged the…

Distinguished private legal practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini has delivered a powerful call to action, urging graduates to view Africa’s leadership challenges as an opportunity to instigate meaningful change. He was addressing the morning and afternoon sessions of the 58th congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on 26th and 27th November, 2024, in Kumasi. Samson Anyenini emphasized the importance of having a clear plan and purpose in life, stating, “You are already a failure if you step out of this congregation without a plan and a purpose in your pursuits.” He acknowledged that many graduates might…

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has criticised the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Alhassan for distributing food to security officials during the special voting exercise on Monday. CHRAJ Commissioner Dr Joseph Whittal condemned the act and described it as voter inducement and corruption. “It is not right to share food, money to anybody in a queue in preparation to vote, because it is tantamount to corruption and an integrity issue,” he said in an interview with JoyNews. He also raised concerns about the professionalism of security officials who accepted the food, questioning their ability to uphold…

Former Auditor-General of Ghana, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has called on Ghanaians to rise against corruption and not leave the fight in the hands of leaders who he believes are corrupt themselves. “A corrupt person will not fight himself or correct himself,” he said. “We cannot leave the fight against corruption in the hands of the leaders who are already corrupt”. As the guest speaker of a regional conference organized by the Crusaders Against Corruption in Kumasi, Mr. Domelevo cited the example of Ghanaians rising against the building of a new Parliament House, which led to the decision being abolished. He…

Independent Parliamentary candidate of Agona West, Cynthia Mamle Morrison is likely to face jail term after she was cited for contempt of court before the Swedru High Court. The MP’s qualification in the upcoming Parliamentary elections has been challenged in court. The plaintiff who is a voter in Agona West, Emmanuel Addison, claims the MP does not meet the residency requirement in Article 94(1) of the 1992 Constitution, hence his decision to sue at the Swedru District Court. While a Motion on Notice for interlocutory injunction against Cynthia Morrison is still pending before the District Court, the MP has been…

A research conducted by the Central Regional-based research outfit, Independent Media Caucus for Development (IMCD), has projected Chris Arthur, the NPP parliamentary candidate, to win the Agona West Parliamentary seat with a significant margin. According to the research findings, Arthur is expected to secure over 50% votes in the parliamentary elections, followed by the NDC parliamentary candidate, Ernestina Ofori Dangbey. The incumbent Member of Parliament who is now going independent, Cynthia Mamle Morrison trailed behind with a paltry number of electorate willing to vote for her. The research also envisaged a 73.7 percent voter turnout, and also projected Arthur to…

Today marks the 4th anniversary of the passing of President Jerry John Rawlings. We commemorate the 4th anniversary of the loss of the former President, who was a dedicated husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend to millions in Ghana and across the world. Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings was a warm soul who dedicated his whole life to the ordinary people. He was an example of African patriotic leadership committed to freedom, justice and accountability for the ordinary man and woman. He emphasised Africa’s need for leaders and Governments that are genuinely committed to serving their people. As we reflect…

The Ministry of the Interior has clarified that Friday, November 8, 2024, will not be recognized as a public holiday in Ghana.