The Ashaiman Circuit Court, presided over by His Worship Mr. Derrick Parden Eshun, has sentenced a 20-year-old scrap dealer, Tahiru Issah, to 12 months in prison with hard labour.

The conviction follows his guilty plea to the charge of stealing when he appeared before the court on March 5, 2025.

Chief Inspector Henry Tetteh Nartey, prosecuting, said Tahiru is a Nigerien who resides at Fitter Line, a suburb of Ashaiman. He added that on February 26, 2025, the Gbetsile District Police were on their usual night patrol duty when they spotted him holding a black polythene bag containing some heavy items.

The prosecutor stated that the police became suspicious, apprehended him, and searched the polythene bag, where they discovered six stopcocks, six safety valves, and one return valve, amounting to GHS 3,250.00, belonging to Ghana Water Limited.

The facts indicated that the police subsequently arrested him and sent him to the Afienya Police Station. Upon interrogation, the suspect admitted to stealing the items from some residents in the area.

He was therefore charged with stealing and placed in custody before being processed for court.

Meanwhile, Dr. Samuel Eson, the Regional Chief Manager for the Tema Region of Ghana Water Limited, has expressed gratitude to the court for the judgment. He added that the company has recently experienced numerous meter-stealing cases, which have negatively impacted their operations.

He appealed to residents to remain vigilant and report such suspected persons to the police. He also cautioned scrap dealers and individuals involved in stealing GWL installations to desist from such acts, warning that those apprehended would face the full rigours of the law.

MP for Madina, Francis Sosu

Member of Parliament for Madina in the Greater Accra Region, Francis Xavier Sosu, has assured the President and the Attorney General of his commitment to resetting legal education and practice in Ghana.

“I am grateful to President John Dramani Mahama and the Attorney General and humbly accept this nomination. I promise to work with other Council members and relevant stakeholders to achieve the President’s reset agenda,” he said in a post shared via social media.

He emphasized the need for reforms in the General Legal Council, which was established in 1960 by the Legal Profession Act, and indicated his commitment to working with stakeholders to revamp the system.

“Set up in 1960 by The Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32), the GLC needs serious progressive reforms.”

Read Also: Attorney-General nominates Francis Xavier Sosu, two others to the General Legal Council

Read his statement below:

“I wish to thank the Learned Attorney General of the Republic of Ghana 🇬🇭, Hon. Dr. Dominic Ayine, for nominating me to the General Legal Council.

The General Legal Council, which regulates the legal profession in Ghana by overseeing legal education and professional practice, plays a key role in ensuring effective and quality justice delivery.

Set up in 1960 by The Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32), the GLC needs serious progressive reforms.

I am grateful to President John Dramani Mahama and the Attorney General and humbly accept this nomination. I promise to work with other Council members and relevant stakeholders to achieve the President’s reset agenda.

Let’s work together to reform and reset legal education and practice in Ghana to guarantee justice for all and injustice to none.”

Meanwhile, watch this Ghana Month special edition of People and Places as we hear the story of how the head of Kwame Nkrumah’s bronze statue was returned after 43 years, below:

President John Dramani Mahama

Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Edem Agbana, has strongly defended President John Dramani Mahama’s assessment of the economy, describing it as an accurate reflection of the challenges inherited from the previous administration.

During his submission in Parliament, Agbana dismissed claims from the opposition that Mahama’s address was merely filled with lamentations, asserting that the president provided a truthful account of the state of the economy.

“The economy that President Mahama inherited, the economy that the NPP left behind, is actually the picture that President Mahama painted. And for some of us, we even believe that President Mahama was too modest in telling the people of Ghana the actual state of the economy that he inherited,” he stated.

He went on to highlight contradictions within the opposition, reminding them that even the former president admitted to leaving behind a struggling economy.

“The president himself, former President Akufo-Addo, indeed admitted that he was leaving behind a difficult economy. He said that in August 2023 when he stated that he knew he was leaving behind a difficult economy but expected a new leader to take us out of the challenges. If there was no challenge, why did the president then make such a statement?” he asked.

Agbana also pointed to a petition by 98 NPP MPs, who at the time demanded the dismissal of the then-Finance Minister due to the deteriorating state of the economy. He found it surprising that the same people who once called for the minister’s removal were now defending the NPP’s economic record.

Further backing Mahama’s claims, he referenced data from the World Bank and the Ghana Statistical Service, showing an increase in poverty and unemployment under the NPP government.

“The World Bank stated that over 850,000 Ghanaians were pushed below the poverty line due to high inflation. Unemployment also rose significantly, with nearly 2 million Ghanaian youth left without education, employment, or training,” he stressed.

Agbana ended his submission by urging Ghanaians to acknowledge the economic realities and trust Mahama’s leadership to steer the country toward recovery.

The Western Regional National Democratic party Executives have thanked President John Dramani Mahama for appointing Judith Adjobah Blay as the new Ghana National Gas Company Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

They also thanked President John Dramani Mahama for appointing Dr. Robert Kofi Lartey as the new Ghana National Gas deputy CEO.

Prior to his appointment, Dr. Kofi Lartey was the General Manager in charge of operations at the company.

Western Regional NDC Communications Officer, Kirk Mensah stated, “Once again, we extend our gratitude to the president for this significant appointment of Madam Judith Adjobah Blay as the Ceo and Ing Robert Lartey as Deputy Ceo of Ghana National Gas Company Limited, and we look forward to the positive impacts it will have on the Ghana National Gas Company and our nation”.

Read their full statement below;

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS

WESTERN REGIONAL COMMUNICATION BUREAU

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM WESTERN REGION NDC

We have learned of the appointment of Madam Judith Adjobah Blay as the new Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Limited with great optimism.

We interpret her new recognition as a strategic decision that affirms President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to effective and beneficial management of the country’s natural resources.

Madam Judith Adjobah Blay is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, both at home and abroad. Her well-grounded expertise in strategic leadership, policy development, and sustainable business practices makes her a fitting choice for this critical role. Indeed, her appointment marks a historic milestone as she becomes the first female Chief Executive Officer to hold such a vital position at Ghana National Gas Company Limited.

We are particularly buoyed by her track record in managing multi-million-dollar projects, advocating for local content development, and promoting regulatory compliance and operational excellence throughout her career since this knowledge will be essential in ensuring that Ghana Gas continues to play its role in the energy sector without any let.

We are confident that her leadership will bring innovative approaches and fresh perspectives to addressing the sector’s emerging challenges.

We urge workers of Ghana Gas to rally behind Judith Adjobah Blay, fostering a cooperative work environment and ensuring smooth implementation of policies that will optimise the utilisation of our natural gas resources for the benefit of all.

Once again, we extend our gratitude to the president for this significant appointment of Madam Judith Adjobah Blay as the Ceo and Ing Robert Lartey as Deputy Ceo of Ghana National Gas Company Limited, and we look forward to the positive impacts it will have on the Ghana National Gas Company and our nation.

Akwaaba, our dear Adjobah

Westerm Region is very proud of both the CEO and her able deputy CEO.

Signed

Richard Kirk-mensah

(Regional communication Officer)

In the statement published on Saturday, the ministers said the proposal sets out “a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza and promises – if implemented – swift and sustainable improvement of the catastrophic living conditions for the Palestinians living in Gaza.”

“Recovery and reconstruction efforts must be based upon a solid political and security framework acceptable to both Israelis and Palestinians, which provides long term peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians alike,” it continued.

Egypt, which borders Gaza, is seeking international support for the approximately 90-page proposal, positioning it as an alternative to controversial ideas previously suggested by US President Donald Trump.

Trump has floated a vision of turning Gaza into a “Riviera of the Middle East” by “resettling” the roughly 2 million Palestinians who live there in Arab countries. Trump’s remarks sparked outrage in the Arab world and beyond.

“We are clear that Hamas must neither govern Gaza nor be a threat to Israel any more,” the statement read. At the same time, the ministers support a “central role” for the Palestinian Authority, which currently only governs the West Bank.

In conclusion, the ministers stated: “We urge all parties to build on the plan’s merits as a starting point.”

GNA

The National Democratic Congress Western Regional youth wing has commended President John Dramani Mahama for appointing Judith Adjobah Blay from Nzema as the new Ghana National Gas Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Mustapha Iddrisu, the NDC Western Regional Youth Organizer wrote, “On behalf of the Western Regional Youth Wing of National Democratic Congress (NDC), I wish to extend our warmest congratulations to Madam Judith Adjobah Blay on your appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company Ltd”.

He added, “On the same token, the youth wing also extends our profound gratitude to His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama for this distinguished honour done the people of Western Region and Ghana as a whole”.

He was optimistic that, “Her appointment comes at a time, President Mahama led administration announces its determination to establish a second gas processing plant in Nzema Enclave for Ghana. It is therefore, our believe that this will open up more opportunities for the youth of the Region”.

He, therefore pledged on behalf of the youth of Western region to rally behind Judith Adjobah Blay to succeed.

Below is their full statement;

WESTERN REGIONAL YOUTH WING CONGRATULATES MADAM JUDITH ADJOBAH BLAY ON YOUR APPOINTMENT AS THE NEW CEO OF GHANA GAS COMPANY LTD

On behalf of the Western Regional Youth Wing of National Democratic Congress (NDC), I wish to extend our warmest congratulations to Madam Judith Adjobah Blay on your appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company Ltd.

On the same token, the youth wing also extends our profound gratitude to His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama for this distinguished honour done the people of Western Region and Ghana as a whole.

With over 20 years of work experience in the energy sector, we are confident that you will deliver your mandate diligently to expand the frontiers of Ghana Gas Company Ltd. It is our conviction that you will bring your wealth of experience and rich qualification to bear on your new role.

We have no iota of doubt in your ability to accomplish the mission of the company.

While we express our excitement over her appointment, we equally pledge our total support for her to deliver on her mandate of operating the infrastructure required for the gathering, processing, transporting and marketing of natural gas resources in Ghana as the new CEO.

Her appointment comes at a time, President Mahama led administration announces its determination to establish a second gas processing plant in Nzema Enclave for Ghana. It is therefore, our believe that this will open up more opportunities for the youth of the Region.

Once again our profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for this singular honour and congratulations to Madam Judith Adjoba Blay one more time for your well deserved appointment.

We are looking forward to your successful tenure of office as the new CEO.

……..signed……..

Mustapha Iddrisu

Regional Youth Organizer

John Dramani Mahama

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah

John Abdulai Jinapor

Nana Toku

Joseph Nelson