In Assin Nsuta, in the Assin South District of the Central Region, a 22-year-old hairdressing trainee passed away inexplicably in her boyfriend’s chamber.

Around 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 23, 2023, the regrettable incident occurred.

Maa Adwoa, also known as Mary Aidoo, died after extensive bleeding, according to reports and evidence acquired by Countryghana.

Her 27-year-old lover, Emmanuel Addo, gave her an illicit medicine to abort her two-month pregnancy in order to keep their marriage intact, which is what caused her unexpected death.

The body was kept in the room by the suspect, who is currently being held by the police as they assist with the investigation, until Friday afternoon at approximately 1 pm, when all of his roommates left the house to go about their daily lives, in order to hide the news from the townspeople.

When the suspect hired a taxi to transfer the victim to Assin Anyinabrim Health Center, he was directed to St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu, where the on-duty physician declared her dead. The suspect was accompanied by his closest confidante, who has been identified as Archimedes.

The defendant was encouraged to turn himself in to the police after realizing the seriousness of the violation and avoiding the full force of the law.

According to the source, the Police collected some tablets and empty pill wrappers from the suspect’s room throughout the course of the inquiry and preserved them as exhibits.

During a thorough search, pregnancy test kits and other drug shells were taken from the deceased chamber.

Although the case has not yet been filed in court, the suspect’s family and a few traditional leaders in the community have contacted the bereaved family in an attempt to resolve the situation outside of court. One of these leaders is an Asafoakye who goes by the stool name Nana Abena Darkoah and is running to be an assembly member for the Assin Nsuta electoral area.

According to the source, in order to persuade the relatives of the deceased that the suspect was detained and that the deceased was dead and would never return, they promised to pay for the funeral, the cost of the coffin, and some compensation during the negotiation.

A few members of the bereaved family, who appear to have consented to the terms, have requested that the agreement be documented in order to reduce the possibility of future miscommunication and dissatisfaction.

To ascertain the truth, the police of the Central North Regional Command have therefore opened an investigation.

Deborah Seyram Adablah

In a recent court ruling, the High Court in Accra has dismissed the sexual harassment claims brought against a former Chief Finance Officer of First Atlantic Bank, Ernest Kwasi Nimako. The plaintiff, Deborah Seyram Adablah, a former National Service Person (NSS) at the bank, had alleged that she was subjected to sexual advances and harassment by Nimako during her time at the bank.

The court, presided over by Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu, ruled that Adablah failed to provide sufficient evidence to support her claims. The court also noted that Adablah had admitted to having a consensual sexual relationship with Nimako, which undermined her allegations of sexual harassment.

In addition to dismissing the claims, the court also ordered Adablah to pay a cost of GH¢10,000 to the defendants.

Background to the Case

Adablah had filed the lawsuit against Nimako and First Atlantic Bank in January 2023. She alleged that Nimako had promised to help her with her career and finances in exchange for sexual favors. She also claimed that Nimako had made unwanted sexual advances towards her and had subjected her to verbal abuse.

The bank had denied the allegations and had filed a motion to strike out its name from the lawsuit. The court granted the bank’s motion in July 2023, leaving Nimako as the sole defendant.

Legal Experts Weigh In

Legal experts have expressed mixed reactions to the court’s ruling. Some experts have commended the court for its thorough and impartial assessment of the evidence. Others have expressed concern that the ruling may discourage victims of sexual harassment from coming forward.

“This is a setback for victims of sexual harassment,” said one legal expert. “The court’s ruling could send a message that victims will not be believed if they cannot provide concrete evidence of harassment.”

However, other experts have argued that the ruling is consistent with the legal principles surrounding sexual harassment.

“The court has set a high bar for proving sexual harassment,” said another legal expert. “This is necessary to protect employers from frivolous lawsuits.”

The Importance of Workplace Protections

The case of Deborah Seyram Adablah highlights the importance of workplace protections against sexual harassment. Employers have a responsibility to create a safe and respectful work environment for all employees. This includes taking steps to prevent sexual harassment, investigating complaints promptly and effectively, and taking appropriate disciplinary action against harassers.

Victims of sexual harassment should also be aware of their rights and resources. They should feel comfortable reporting harassment to their employers or to the appropriate authorities. They should also know that they have the right to seek legal action against their harassers.

I cannot lead 2024 campaign with the bad roads – Western Region NPP chairman : Francis Ndede Siah, the Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Western Region, has issued a warning: if the government does not address the road infrastructure deficit, particularly in the Jomoro Constituency, he would not be able to head the party’s presidential campaign in the region.

The regional chairman claims that although road development has generally lagged throughout the constituency, Jomoro’s unique situation is particularly depressing.

“It will be difficult for me to campaign in my own seat of Jomoro if they are unable to come and mend the road. There’s nothing to see, and I have nothing to say.

In an interview with Despite Media’s Neat FM on November 23, he said, “I cannot go there and stand on a platform, and no presidential aspirant can come here for me to lead him to that constituency.”

Mr. Siah observed that Jomoro, a significant contributor in terms of natural resources, appears to have been overlooked in favor of the others when comparing the constituency to others in the region.

“The GNPC and Ghana Gas have constructed a facility in Ellembelle, but the oil and gas in the area originate from Jomoro, making the road a challenging 18 to 20 kilometers long.

Jomoro is the source of the necessary raw material supply. Compare the developmental stages of Jomoro with Ellembelle. Ellemebelle and Jomoro are far away, as if we are unimportant. You cannot have it and eat your cake, he said.

The regional chairman claims that he has tried to get the administration to address his issues, but he has always been met with silence. He said that if the request is not granted, the party could lose the 2024 presidential contest.

“I forwarded it to the cabinet for review and retreat. I’m not sure where else I haven’t brought up this matter. The same thing happened in the 2020 election; I issued a warning that until the problem of galamsey is resolved, the NDC will win the Western Region, and it did.

“Many things have not changed; we have not learned our lesson. We all come to experience politics, my brother, and we will eventually move on from it, but I won’t jeopardize my hard-earned reputation so that others can make fun of me,” he said.

Bawumia was fiercely opposed to E-Levy, IMF loan – Kate Gyamfua claims : New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Women’s Organizer Kate Gyamfua has said that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia opposed the government’s decision to seek a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the passing of the E-Levy tax handle.

During a November 23, 2024, interview with Peace FM’s Kokrokoo, Gyamfua asserted that Bawumia and Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister of Communication, had opposed the E-Levy’s implementation during a party caucus meeting.

It is widely believed by the public that Bawumia had support from President Akufo-Addo during the flagbearer elections. As the only confirmation I have from the presidency that Bawumia has won is 15%, I would want to say that anyone claiming otherwise is lying.

You should allow someone to dispute what I am telling you. I am the one telling you. I will go defend this matter if they contact me; otherwise, this shouldn’t have come up. I’m just exhausted.

A pair of members expressed their opposition to the E-levy during its introduction. Why tax the money of the poor, as Bawumia claimed, when the E-levy will impact them? He never consented to the E-levy; in fact, he actively battled it.

“Any NPP member who wishes to contest this should come forward; I am the one informing you. During the meeting, Bawumia and Ursula Owusu argued against the E-levy, saying that it was unimportant and that they should focus their efforts elsewhere. That hasn’t improved our economy in any way, that is true,” she remarked.

As the NPP National Women’s Organizer continued, she disclosed that Bawumia again objected to talks over asking the IMF for financial relief.

The Vice President was praised for his position, she added, but President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was worried about the situation’s potential to worsen and the consequences of failing to get the IMF’s backing.

In a meeting, Bawumia expressed her opposition to our approaching the IMF. In his view, people have this amount here and ought to hang onto it, thus he suggested that Ghana could raise the money it is requesting from the IMF locally.

We even applauded him, but the President indicated he wanted to avoid a situation getting out of control before going to the IMF, she claimed.

Chief of Staff: “We will minimize the suffering as soon as possible” in response to the Akosombo Dam spill. Akosua Frema Opare-Osei, Ghana’s Chief of Staff, has stated that the government of Ghana is determined to protect the welfare and well-being of those impacted by the Akosombo Dam disaster.

On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the politician emphasized during a news conference in Accra that the Akufo-Addo administration will exert all of its resources to alleviate the severity of their suffering.

“With the help of government agencies and other well-meaning partners, we are confident that we can minimize or reduce the suffering in the shortest amount of time,” the speaker stated.

Frema Osei-Opare promised during her speech that the government will pay a visit to the people affected by the floods in the country’s northern and savannah regions, which were brought on by excessive rains.

In addition to the VRA spill, the severe rains had a negative impact on a large number of Ghanaians. Additionally, Oti, Savannah, and the Northern Region have all been discussed. We must also consider the residents of those places.

“As you witnessed the ministerial committee do to the people of Mepe and subsequently to Buipe, we will shortly be visiting other impacted regions. We’ll be working in other locations to inform the public about other areas that are impacted, what the government is doing, and what each and every one of us as citizens can do,” she continued.

In the wake of the Akosombo Dam’s overflowing water, which caused some villages in the Volta Region to flood recently, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo established an interministerial committee to oversee the government’s reaction to the victims.

It is anticipated that the committee will collaborate in order to evaluate the circumstances, determine which needs are most urgent, and put plans in place to lessen the negative effects of the flooding on the impacted residents.