Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore is the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NDC

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has been sued by a Singaporean businessman, Toh You Kang, over an alleged $800,000 payment for failed Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) contracts.

Toh You Kang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of NSG Group, in an application filed at the High Court in Accra, accused the NDC regional chairman of taking $800,000 for a cable-supply contract with the Electricity Company of Ghana that never materialised.

In the writ, sighted by GhanaWeb, the Singaporean businessman stated that he paid Ashie Moore $800,000 between 2023 and 2024 as part of an arrangement for an ECG contract allegedly secured by Moore, which was valued at millions of dollars.

You Kang also accused the NDC chairman of human rights abuses.

He claimed that he traveled to Ghana at the invitation of Ashie  Moore but was subjected to abuse, threats, and blackmail upon arrival.

According to him, the chairman deprived him of his liberty by using armed men and allegedly demanded $3 million for his release.

You Kang is therefore asking the court to declare that Ashie  Moore violated his rights and to order the repayment of the $800,000 made toward the ECG contract.

Below are the reliefs the businessman is seeking from the court:

a.  A declaration that the Respondent has violated the fundamental human rights of the Applicant.

b.  An order for the recovery of the sum of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars (US$800,000) being the total sum paid by the Applicant to the Respondent towards the performance of ECG contracts purportedly secured by the Respondent for NSG Innovation Limited.

c.  An order directing the Respondent to pay to the Applicant the sum of Twenty Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢20,000,000) as compensation for the threats, physical assaults, humiliation, psychological distress, and the violation of the Applicant’s dignity occasioned by the unlawful, oppressive, and degrading conduct of the Respondent.

d.  General damages against the Respondent for violating the fundamental human rights of the Applicant.

e.  Costs, including legal fees.

f.  Any other relief(s) as this Honourable Court deems fit.

The court document also contains pictures of supposed correspondence between the two men.

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Legal practitioner Edudzi Tamakloe has urged calm and respect for due process in the ongoing impeachment proceedings involving suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as per reports from Myjoyonline on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining the sanctity of the constitutional process, as tensions rise following public commentary on the matter.

Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile, Tamakloe addressed growing misconceptions surrounding the impeachment procedures.

He explained that the Chief Justice was given an opportunity to respond to the petition, countering claims that the process was unfair. Tamakloe added that it is not mandatory for the petition itself to be tendered as evidence during the proceedings.

Drawing on his legal experience, he clarified that the petition’s role is merely to invoke jurisdiction, not serve as evidence.

“If I had made such proposition before her leadership while she was sitting [as CJ], she would have said, ‘Ah, Edudzi, where did you do your law training?’” he remarked.

His comments come in response to Justice Torkornoo’s recent press conference, where she criticized certain aspects of the process.

Tamakloe, however, believes that raising such concerns publicly could compromise the integrity of the proceedings.

He urged all parties to allow the process to take its full constitutional course.

According to him, President John Mahama also remains committed to upholding the constitutional path in such sensitive national matters.

While acknowledging the concerns expressed by the suspended Chief Justice, Tamakloe maintained that many of the procedures being questioned are, in fact, standard legal practices.

He reiterated the need for all stakeholders to allow the legal framework to function without external interference.

Legal Practitioner and member of the NPP National Communications Team, Kwasi Kwarteng, has been appointed as the official spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign for the NPP flagbearership.

Mr. Kwarteng brings to the role extensive experience in governance, political communication, and public policy.

His strong academic and professional background has prepared him to effectively communicate the vision and objectives of the campaign.

Kwasi Kwarteng holds an LLB from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a Bachelor of Education in Health Sciences from the University for Development Studies.

He also holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, a Master’s in International Law from the University of Ghana, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Environmental Safety from GIMPA.

He is also a qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana. Additionally, he holds a professional certificate in Public Relations.

Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kwarteng served as the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, where he was instrumental in managing media engagements and public communication for the Ministry.

His active participation in the 2024 NPP parliamentary primaries in Asante Akyem North further underscores his deep commitment to party politics and his ability to connect with grassroots movements.

With his background in communication, law, and public policy, Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to play a key role in shaping and delivering the campaign’s message as it engages party members and the wider public.

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Senyo Hosi, Convener of the One Ghana Movement, has echoed concerns raised by National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia regarding the Electoral Commission (EC).

According to him, a more inclusive and consultative appointment process will curb political animosity.

Speaking JoyNews’ Newsfile, Hosi highlighted that the appointment of former EC Chairperson Charlotte Osei lacked consultation and inclusiveness, a factor he believes contributed significantly to the tension leading to her removal.

“I maintained that Charlotte was not consultatively appointed, it was not an inclusive process, and that also fed into the kind of animosity that led to her removal,” he said.

He further warned that similar issues are evident in the appointment of Justice Getrude Torkonoo and cautioned that the same challenges could arise with the imminent appointment of Electoral Chairperson, Jean Mensah to the commission.

“We need to find a way to solve this problem,” Hosi stressed.

Hosi emphasised that all relevant stakeholders should be involved in the appointment process to ensure collective ownership and bolster public confidence.

“I have recommended that we have an inclusive process which has all the relevant parties making contribution to it so that we own our EC together, so that we own our Chief Justice together.”

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His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini with the Eswatini students

His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaMagongo, has gifted $1,000 each to the 10 Eswatini (emaSwati) students studying at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

The generous gesture was made during his visit to the Kumasi-based university on Friday, June 27, 2025, as part of a broader official tour of Ghana, which also included a banquet hosted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Before the presentation, the King and his wife met privately with the students, offering words of encouragement and commending their academic discipline, as noted by KNUST Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson.

“Work hard and be good ambassadors for other emaSwati students who may want to study here,” King Mswati III advised, urging them to make the most of their education and return home to contribute to national development.

He also praised KNUST’s academic environment and encouraged the students to uphold the values of respect and cultural pride that define emaSwati identity.

“You now serve as a link between us and the university. I wish you success and encourage you to remain respectful and focused,” he added.

The King toured facilities including the Opoku Ware II Museum and the E-Learning Centre. He is expected to return to KNUST on Saturday, June 28, to join the Asantehene at the university’s graduation ceremony.

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Convener of the One Ghana Movement, has described suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo’s recent press conference as an act of indiscretion and unfortunate.

Senyo Hosi argued that her public statements undermined judicial processes.

Mr Hosi made these remarks during a heated discussion on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, where he questioned the appropriateness of Justice Torkornoo’s decision to address her impeachment proceedings in the “court of public opinion” rather than through constitutional channels.

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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (L) and King Mswati III (R) at the Manhyia Palace

The King of Eswatini, King Mswati III, his wife, and his entourage were given a guided tour of the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi as part of their visit to Ghana.

The tour, which took place on June 25, 2025, offered the Eswatini monarch an up-close look at the cultural and historical treasures of the Asante Kingdom.

In a video shared on social media, King Mswati III was seen walking through the museum, engaged as a museum guide, clad in traditional Kente cloth, explaining the meanings and origins behind various artefacts and symbols that tell the story of the Asante people.

One of the standout moments of the tour was an explanation of the talking drums, a communication tool in the Asante Kingdom.

“The talking drums, these drums, anytime they are beaten, they convey messages from the king to the people,” the guide said.

The monarch and his wife were also introduced to the Asantehemaa’s (Queenmother’s) palanquin, a ceremonial seat that shows the queen mother’s important role in the Asante Kingdom.

The guide explained the way the palanquin is carried and its meaning in Asante governance.

“The Asantehemaa sits on the chair and is carried by four strong men, two in front and two behind. At times, she is even carried on the head. If she is carried on the head, it tells so many things. It shows that the queen mother controls everything. The king seeks her advice on matters of governance. Our Asantehemaa is powerful when it comes to the kingdom of Asante,” he noted.

The tour also featured a framed coloured painting of the 14th Asante King, the first of its kind in Asanteman.

The guide explained the painting’s history, noting that it was done by a Hungarian woman who had visited Kumasi.

“This is the first coloured painting of the Asante Nation. This is the fourteenth King of Asante. It was painted by a Hungarian woman whose husband was in Kumasi. They were guests of the king. Seeing how beautifully he was dressed, and since there were no cameras at the time, she decided to paint him,” the guide explained.

Another key part of the tour included a breakdown of the Asante flag and its symbolism.

The guide emphasised that Asante was already a sovereign nation before Ghana’s independence and that the colours of the flag carried meaning.

“The yellow in the flag represents wealth, rich in gold. The black stands for the strength of the people. The green symbolises the virginity of the land. Together, we say the rich black man in the forest. That’s the meaning of our flag,” he stated.

The tour also showcased a wide range of historical items, including statues of former queen mothers, ceremonial swords, traditional stools, old television sets, and other relics that reflect the evolution of the Asante Kingdom.

King Mswati II and his wife toured the Manhyia Palace Museum. Learns the rich history of the Asante Kingdom 👑 pic.twitter.com/yaEtcKxCZg

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Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa Asare, has advised President John Dramani Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine to refrain from reacting to the Minority’s demands over recent statements made by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as reported by Citinewsroom.

Chief Justice Torkornoo, currently facing investigations on three separate petitions for her removal, recently broke her silence, alleging procedural breaches and violations of her rights, and hinting at a broader conspiracy against her.

In response, the Minority demanded a public explanation from the President and Attorney General, criticizing their silence.

However, Ansa Asare believes their demands are misplaced, describing them as “misguided and unconstitutional.”

He cited Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the process for removing a Chief Justice, emphasizing that once the President sets up a committee to probe such matters, his role becomes limited until the report is presented.

“The President and the Attorney General have a constitutional obligation to remain silent,” he stated, arguing that any deviation could amount to interference in a constitutional process.

He further criticized the Minority’s approach, attributing their actions to internal instability within the New Patriotic Party.

“There is a leadership crisis in the NPP,” he stated, suggesting the Minority’s behavior aims to create an illusion of political relevance.

Describing the calls for presidential response as “a desperate and ill-advised move,” Ansa Asare said it risks plunging the country into a constitutional crisis.

He urged them to focus on resolving internal issues instead of escalating tensions on national matters.

By Albert Oppong-Ansah, GNA  

Accra, June 28, GNA – Canada has reaffirmed its commitment towards implementing a new strategy for Africa that hinges on partnership for prosperity and shared security. 

 Titled “A Partnership for Prosperity and Shared Security,” the strategy aims at strengthening economic ties, fostering peer-to-peer partnerships, and enhancing security and people-to-people relations across the continent. 

“This new strategy reflects our belief that African-led solutions are essential to building a more just and prosperous world,” Madam Myriam Montrat, Canada’s High Commissioner to Ghana, said on Thursday.  

Madam Montrat made the statement at an event to commemorate the 158th Anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. 

It drew a wide array of dignitaries including government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, leaders of political parties, traditional and religious leaders, captains of industry, the Ghana-Canada Chamber of Commerce, and the creatives from both nations. 

 Among the high level dignitaries were former President John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor, Mr Haruna Iddrissu, the Minister of Education, Mr Ibrahim Mahama, brother of the President, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Tourism Minister, Mr Samuel Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Samira Bawumia, the wife of the former Vice President,  Sir Sam Jonah,  and Togbi Afede XIV Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State,. 

Madam Montrat noted that the framework would focus on mutual growth through deeper engagement with the youth, diaspora communities, and commercial stakeholders in Africa. 

The African strategy, she affirmed, was rooted in partnership, in respect and in belief that African-led solutions were key to a more just and prosperous world.  

“Just a week ago, we co-hosted the Ghana Diaspora Investment Forum during the Africa Impact Summit, a powerful example of how we are turning vision into action together,” she said.  

Madam Montrat acknowledged six decades of bilateral relations between the two countries, which  had led to Canada supporting Ghana’s development aspirations through funding initiatives like strengthening healthcare systems, empowering women and girls, fostering inclusive economic growth, and promoting peace and good governance. 

She praised Ghanaian students studying in Canada and acknowledged the role of academic exchanges in enriching both societies. 

“Across Canada, Ghanaians, Canadians are helping to shape our society as educators, entrepreneurs, artists, engineers and leaders.   

“And here in Ghana, Canadians are working hard and in hand with Ghanaian partners to advance sustainable development, promote peace and security and support inclusive governance and innovation,” Madam Montrat said. 

 The High Commissioner noted that under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, Canada was entering a new chapter of foreign policy engagement.  

 “As Chair of the G7 in 2025, Canada intends to lead with conviction on issues such as energy security, digital transformation, and inclusive partnership,” she said. 

“We are seizing the opportunity to protect our communities and forge new alliances that will shape a better future. Because we know we are stronger together.” 

Mr Haruna Iddrisu, responding to the toast, lauded Canada’s contributions to Ghana’s development, particularly in the areas of education, security, and inclusive governance.  

He reiterated Ghana’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Canada. 

“The contribution of Canada to Ghana’s enduring democracy and its institutions is noted. Canada’s support for education and the amelioration of poverty, particularly in northern Ghana, is equally appreciated,” he said. 

Mr Iddrisu quoted Lester B. Pearson, Canada’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning diplomat and former Prime Minister, stating: 

“Of all our dreams today, there is none more important or so hard to realise than that of peace in the world.” 

“As we reflect on our shared achievements, we must remain alert to the complexities of today’s interconnected world and respond proactively to emerging challenges.” 

GNA

Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe 

Synlab has been accused of issuing a client with a false HIV-positive test result

A resident of Damongo, Rahinatu Amissah, has sued Accra-based medical laboratory company Synlab for allegedly producing a false HIV-positive test result.

In her writ, filed at the High Court in Accra and shared by The Law Platform, Rahinatu Amissah, through her lawyers, said the false test result brought her shame and led to the loss of her job in Kuwait.

She indicated that she had gone to the company for an HIV test as part of her application for permanent residency in Kuwait, where she had been working as a hairdresser, in compliance with the country’s immigration requirements.

She said the Kuwaiti immigration officials were informed of the incorrect test result, which indicated she was HIV-positive.

The immigration authorities then relayed the information to her employer, which resulted in her dismissal.

Rahinatu said she was forced to return to Ghana, only to discover that her friends and family had also been informed that she was HIV-positive.

According to her, this led to severe social stigma and rejection, further worsening her situation.

The court documents revealed that Rahinatu Amissah only discovered she was not HIV-positive after undergoing further HIV tests during her pregnancy, aimed at preventing mother-to-child transmission.

Several tests, including one conducted at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, confirmed that she was not HIV-positive.

Following these results, she confronted Synlab and subsequently filed a lawsuit against the company.

She is asking the court to order the company to pay GH¢10 million in compensation, along with other claims.

Below are the reliefs she is seeking:

i. An order directing the Defendant to pay the Plaintiff the sum of Ten Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢10,000,000.00) for loss of earnings and emotional trauma caused by the Defendant’s negligence.

ii. An order directing the Defendant to pay the Plaintiff special damages assessed at Thirty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢38,200.00).

iii. An order directing the Defendant to publish an unqualified apology to the Plaintiff in the national dailies.

iv. An order directing the Defendant to notify the Kuwaiti authorities and her former Kuwaiti employer of her HIV-negative status.

v. Costs, including legal fees.

Read the full court document below:

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Lawyer and historian Yaw Anokye Frimpong has said that suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo undermined herself by publicly disclosing that she is the niece of Major Sam Acquah, the soldier who was murdered alongside three judges on June 30, 1982.

Speaking in an interview on TV3 on June 26, 2025, the historian argued that Justice Torkornoo’s revelation has drawn public attention to her family ties with Dr Alex Quaison-Sackey, whom he claims played a key role in the betrayal that led to the overthrow of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, in 1966.

Anokye Frimpong explained that the disclosure by the embattled Chief Justice effectively made it known that her father was the brother of Dr Alex Quaison-Sackey, who served as Nkrumah’s Foreign Affairs Minister.

He alleged that Major Acquah, whom Nkrumah deeply trusted, accepted money from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States and betrayed Ghana’s first president.

“Until she disclosed that, I didn’t even know that her direct uncle, her father’s brother, was the same man who betrayed Kwame Nkrumah: Dr Alex Quaison-Sackey.

“He (Quaison-Sackey) took money from the CIA. He was Nkrumah’s most trusted confidant. He assured Nkrumah that he could travel safely, that there would be no coup because the CIA had promised to make him the next president of Ghana,” Anokye Frimpong alleged.

He added, “That man’s niece is this woman. Until all of this came out, I wouldn’t have known. So she should let sleeping dogs lie. Whether she likes it or not, she will not be the Chief Justice of Ghana forever.”

Background:

Suspend Chief Justice Torkornoo, at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, claimed the choice of the venue for the hearing of the three petitions for her removal, the Adu Lodge, was deliberately selected to intimidate her.

According to her, the Adu Lodge featured very prominently in the planning of the murder of three High Court Judges, and her uncle, Major Sam Acquah, on June 30, 1981, and was chosen for her ‘trial’ to make her “feel insecure”.

“Was Adu Lodge chosen for this inquiry to make me feel insecure? I think so. And I continue to hold the view that there is no reason to hold a quasi-judicial hearing behind the high walls of Adu Lodge,” she said.

President John Dramani Mahama disclosed that the CIA was responsible for the removal of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

Speaking at the 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House on March 6, 2025, the president disclosed that declassified US intelligence documents show that the CIA was behind the coup that removed Nkrumah while he was out of the country.

“The verdict of history is now loud and clear. Declassified documents from the United States archives reveal that this was a coup inspired and engineered by the CIA,” he said.

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Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to publicly acknowledge and commend the Electoral Commission (EC) for its role in conducting the last general elections.

Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, on JoyNews’ PM Express, June 25, launched a scathing attack on the EC, declaring its entire leadership unfit for purpose and calling for their removal.

“There has to be a change,” he insisted. “The three top leadership must all go. They have managed the commission so badly.”

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, June 28, Mr. Tampuli argued that the NDC, as the main beneficiary of the 2024 electoral outcome, had every reason to be the first to appreciate the work of the EC and its leadership, despite their previous criticisms.

“In any event, the NDC should be the first to even commend this Electoral Commissioner. In spite of whatever happened, you were able to get an emphatic mandate,” Tampuli said.

The NDC won a decisive parliamentary majority and secured the presidency in the December 2024 polls an outcome that, according to Mr Tampuli, underlines the credibility of the process despite the opposition’s earlier concerns over voter registration, collation processes, and alleged bias by the EC.

Tampuli reinforced his point by citing a widely accepted axiom in Ghana’s electoral politics:

“The former Electoral Commissioner even told us that ‘elections are won at the polling stations’. So what is the issue? No matter what the chairperson of the Electoral Commission does at her head office, the elections will be determined at the polling station,” he stated.

According to the Gushegu MP, this highlights the strength of Ghana’s electoral architecture, which empowers polling station results as the basis of national outcomes.

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Synlab has been accused of issuing a client with a false HIV-positive test result

A resident of Damongo, Rahinatu Amissah, has sued Accra-based medical laboratory company Synlab for allegedly producing a false HIV-positive test result.

In her writ, filed at the High Court in Accra and shared by The Law Platform, Rahinatu Amissah, through her lawyers, said the false test result brought her shame and led to the loss of her job in Kuwait.

She indicated that she had gone to the company for an HIV test as part of her application for permanent residency in Kuwait, where she had been working as a hairdresser, in compliance with the country’s immigration requirements.

She said the Kuwaiti immigration officials were informed of the incorrect test result, which indicated she was HIV-positive.

The immigration authorities then relayed the information to her employer, which resulted in her dismissal.

Rahinatu said she was forced to return to Ghana, only to discover that her friends and family had also been informed that she was HIV-positive.

According to her, this led to severe social stigma and rejection, further worsening her situation.

The court documents revealed that Rahinatu Amissah only discovered she was not HIV-positive after undergoing further HIV tests during her pregnancy, aimed at preventing mother-to-child transmission.

Several tests, including one conducted at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, confirmed that she was not HIV-positive.

Following these results, she confronted Synlab and subsequently filed a lawsuit against the company.

She is asking the court to order the company to pay GH¢10 million in compensation, along with other claims.

Below are the reliefs she is seeking:

i. An order directing the Defendant to pay the Plaintiff the sum of Ten Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢10,000,000.00) for loss of earnings and emotional trauma caused by the Defendant’s negligence.

ii. An order directing the Defendant to pay the Plaintiff special damages assessed at Thirty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢38,200.00).

iii. An order directing the Defendant to publish an unqualified apology to the Plaintiff in the national dailies.

iv. An order directing the Defendant to notify the Kuwaiti authorities and her former Kuwaiti employer of her HIV-negative status.

v. Costs, including legal fees.

Read the full court document below:

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