ADVERTISEMENT
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • Login
MyPublisher24
  • Home
  • News
    girls impregnated

    Over 14,000 girls impregnated in Bono Region between 2021 and 2024

    Ameyaw-Akumfi

    Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi charged over alleged $2m Sky Train payment

    defamation

    US Court slashes $18m defamation award against Ken Agyapong to $500

    Ghana Railway

    Ghana Railway Dev’t Authority distances itself from ongoing strike

    NSB boss

    Atta Akyea slams ‘unjustified’ re-arrest of former NSB Boss

    petitioned to

    CHRAJ petitioned to probe Sammy Gyamfi’s dollar-sharing incident

    health screening

    Patrick Boamah hosts free health screening for mothers in Okaikwei Central

    Sammy Gyamfi

    Chief of Staff summons Sammy Gyamfi over viral cash gift to Agradaa

    Airport land, National Service, stock market

    McDan defends 18-year stewardship of prime Airport land

  • Business
    Implementation Committee

    Gov’t inaugurates second Gas Processing Plant (GPP2) Implementation Committee

    Effia MP, major currencies

    NPP laid strong foundation for current cedi gains — Effia MP

    GNCCI

    GNCCI engages GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi on strategic partnership for economic growth

    T-bill target , Treasury auction, bids, T-Bill auction targets

    Gov’t misses T-bill target for second consecutive week, raises GH¢5.21bn amid yield decline

    gas supply

    Energy Ministry suspends gas supply due to fault on FPSO Kwame Nkrumah

    manufacturing

    GUTA eyes manufacturing shift under manufacturing shift

    management systems certification

    Ghanaian businesses urged to embrace management systems certification

    Statistician

    Govt Statistician reveals plans to regularise production of quarterly employment and unemployment data

    T-bill target , Treasury auction, bids, T-Bill auction targets

    Treasury auction undersubscribed by GH¢1.59bn as government raises GH¢4.72bn

  • Entertainment
    Bisa Kdei

    Bisa Kdei to embark on 2025 European Summer Tour

    Jury selection

    Jury selection begins in Diddy sex trafficking trial

    Jude Okoye

    Fraud case: P-Square’s former manager finally granted bail after 2 months

    exciting turn

    Ophelia Crossland appointed as new Creative Director of Nineteen57

    NFA to enforce film classification laws May, 1

    NFA to enforce film classification laws May, 1

    “No song should beat ‘Lomo Lomo’ in any category” – KiDi

    “No song should beat ‘Lomo Lomo’ in any category” – KiDi

    Charterhouse reschedules 26th TGMA to May 10

    Charterhouse reschedules 26th TGMA to May 10

    Alabaster Box

    Alabaster Box ‘sues’ Medikal in explosive copyright battle over song theft

    Ghanaian actress

    I’d rather make more babies – Yvonne Nelson on body enhancement trend

  • Politics
    Second Meeting, financial allegations, National Integrity Award, fourth batch, fourth, Parliament approves, government shutdown, impasse, the Eighth Parliament, AICC, Conference Center

    Parliament to reconvene on May 27 for Second Meeting

    Buem MP

    I’ll be excited if Jean Mensa is removed – Former Buem MP Declares

    Nsawam MCE

    NDC accused of using illegal process to confirm Mahama nominee as Nsawam MCE

    absence

    Minority accuses Mahama of Constitutional violation over absence from Ghana

    Minority ‘hunt’ Sammy Gyamfi over ‘dollar-splash’ on Agradaa’

    CLA,GBA, petitioners, Justice Gertrude

    CLA condemns suspension of Chief Justice, citing threat to Judicial independence

    25 ministers, Covid-19 Levy

    CDM slams Mahama over U-turn on Covid-19 Levy, calls it a betrayal of public trust

    open arms, August, Ghanaians living abroad, to Catholic, Banda Traditional, anti-LGBTQ bill if, Fintech Fund

    Our comeback requires having open arms to all – Bawumia to NPP

    victory 2028 , NPP 2028, Kufuor, wards of cocoa farmers

    Let’s all rise and rebuild for victory 2028 – Bawumia to NPP faithful

  • Sports
    Abu Moro

    Veteran football coach Abu Moro dies in car crash 

    Basketball Hall

    NBA: Gregg Popovich done coaching Spurs, Mitch Johnson takes over

    Following the

    NBA Playoffs: Warriors irked by Rockets aggressive approach to Steph Curry in loss

    2025 West

    University of Ghana to host 2025 West African University Games; LOC unveiled

    Ghana’s campaign

    2025 U-20 AFCON: Black Satellites Squad finally released

    Transgender women

    FA bars transgender women from women’s football

    Gabriel Owusu

    Gabriel Owusu wins triple silver for Ghana at 2025 African weightlifting championship

    Ghana football

    Ghana Premier League is not attractive anymore – Mohammed Polo

    Richard Akpokavie

    GOC elects Richard Akpokavie as new president

  • Crime
    Wisabu Kwame,

    24-year-old farmer remanded over daughter’s death

    major international

    Interpol uncovers 150 stolen cars from Canada in Ghana, Nigeria, other countries

    Four individuals, Four persons

    Swiss port cocaine bust suspects caged

    Attorney General, Human Rights, has reduced, Former head, state has

    Ex-NSB Boss, Wife charged for allegedly stealing GHC49m

    Namibia's agriculture

    Namibian minister sacked over rape

    Justice Nwosu-Iheme

    Late Nigerian gospel musician Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death by hanging

    Kasoa Teenagers, Military Officer, Gender-Based, Daniel Obirikwa, accused person, High Court, Accra Circuit, Accra Academy, Chinese man, judge , Nalerigu District has, High Court, Amasaman Circuit

    Court Grants Bail to Policewoman Accused of Scalding Colleague

    Check Foundation

    Prison officers trained to identify various psycho-social and arts therapy needs of inmates

    Kenneth Kwabena, Office of, Office of, charged former

    OSP drags Charles Bissue, Andy Owusu to Court over galamsey corruption

  • Health
    HPV vaccination

    Govt to introduce HPV vaccination among adolescent girls 

    Sunyani East MP putting up a cancer treatment centre at Municipal Hospital  

    Sunyani East MP putting up a cancer treatment centre at Municipal Hospital  

    Akatsi South, Ghana Health, Greater Accra, Pregnancy Registry

    Ghana to pilot vaccine safety monitoring for pregnant women starting 2026

    The Chief Executive

    KATH CEO sacked

    Mintah Akandoh, commemorate World Malaria Day, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh

    Health Minister to donate three months of his salary to Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    Two unidentified

    Armed men attack revenue officer at Yilo Krobo District Hospital

    Tamale Teaching

    TTH resumes full operations after doctors suspend strike

    Sebastian Sandaare,

    Incentive packages needed to tackle staff attrition in health sector- Parliament

    Mintah Akandoh, commemorate World Malaria Day, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh

    Ghana to mark World Malaria Day on April 25

  • World News
    shoe

    Kenya government condemns ‘shameful’ shoe-hurling at president

    migrants

    Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

    Canadian Prime

    Canada will ‘never’ yield to Trump’s threats – Newly elected PM Mark Carney

    London, Ontario

    A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada’s historic election

    More than

    Pope Francis laid to rest

    scheduled matches, Ghana Catholic Bishops’, Vatican has

    Pope Francis’s funeral scheduled for April 26

    Pope's death

    Global tributes pour in for Pope Francis

    Peter Turkson

    Who will be the next Pope? Could it be the first black or Asian Pontiff?

    Pope Francis, Christian Council

    Pope Francis dies at 88

  • Features & Opinions
    Second Meeting, financial allegations, National Integrity Award, fourth batch, fourth, Parliament approves, government shutdown, impasse, the Eighth Parliament, AICC, Conference Center

    Ahmed Osumanu Halid writes: Parliament and the numerous financial allegations

    mother

    Prof Kwesi Yankah: The Day My Mother Sent Me

    A-Plus

    Justice A Newton Offei writes: A-Plus accusations; the Attorney General must stop the shadowboxing and act

    Christian Council, Dramani Mahama, President John has announced, deep gratitude, accountability regarding, economic policies

    Kwaku Azar writes: GOGO is deeply concerned by the recent naming of seven additional Supreme Court justices. 

    Our laws

    Thaddeus Sory writes:Revoke And Suspend The Bar 

    remove Chief, President Nana, media reports Parliament has called, Executive Director, John Dramani Mahama, my capacity

    𝐀tiwa 𝐖est 𝐌𝐏 Writes Let Us Not Be Silent When Democracy Is Being Shredded

    Sagnarigu MP – Atta Issah writes: My observations at the IMF spring meeting and way forward

    Sagnarigu MP – Atta Issah writes: My observations at the IMF spring meeting and way forward

    iPhone External Drive

    Visionary behind modern computing: Honouring Ing. Dr. Derrick Kwaku Antwi’s iPhone External Drive C Project

    upcoming leadership, all Ghanaians, Former Attorney

    Nana Akomea Writes: Palgrave Boakye Danquah, Dr Bawumia Has Not Shifted Blame 

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    girls impregnated

    Over 14,000 girls impregnated in Bono Region between 2021 and 2024

    Ameyaw-Akumfi

    Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi charged over alleged $2m Sky Train payment

    defamation

    US Court slashes $18m defamation award against Ken Agyapong to $500

    Ghana Railway

    Ghana Railway Dev’t Authority distances itself from ongoing strike

    NSB boss

    Atta Akyea slams ‘unjustified’ re-arrest of former NSB Boss

    petitioned to

    CHRAJ petitioned to probe Sammy Gyamfi’s dollar-sharing incident

    health screening

    Patrick Boamah hosts free health screening for mothers in Okaikwei Central

    Sammy Gyamfi

    Chief of Staff summons Sammy Gyamfi over viral cash gift to Agradaa

    Airport land, National Service, stock market

    McDan defends 18-year stewardship of prime Airport land

  • Business
    Implementation Committee

    Gov’t inaugurates second Gas Processing Plant (GPP2) Implementation Committee

    Effia MP, major currencies

    NPP laid strong foundation for current cedi gains — Effia MP

    GNCCI

    GNCCI engages GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi on strategic partnership for economic growth

    T-bill target , Treasury auction, bids, T-Bill auction targets

    Gov’t misses T-bill target for second consecutive week, raises GH¢5.21bn amid yield decline

    gas supply

    Energy Ministry suspends gas supply due to fault on FPSO Kwame Nkrumah

    manufacturing

    GUTA eyes manufacturing shift under manufacturing shift

    management systems certification

    Ghanaian businesses urged to embrace management systems certification

    Statistician

    Govt Statistician reveals plans to regularise production of quarterly employment and unemployment data

    T-bill target , Treasury auction, bids, T-Bill auction targets

    Treasury auction undersubscribed by GH¢1.59bn as government raises GH¢4.72bn

  • Entertainment
    Bisa Kdei

    Bisa Kdei to embark on 2025 European Summer Tour

    Jury selection

    Jury selection begins in Diddy sex trafficking trial

    Jude Okoye

    Fraud case: P-Square’s former manager finally granted bail after 2 months

    exciting turn

    Ophelia Crossland appointed as new Creative Director of Nineteen57

    NFA to enforce film classification laws May, 1

    NFA to enforce film classification laws May, 1

    “No song should beat ‘Lomo Lomo’ in any category” – KiDi

    “No song should beat ‘Lomo Lomo’ in any category” – KiDi

    Charterhouse reschedules 26th TGMA to May 10

    Charterhouse reschedules 26th TGMA to May 10

    Alabaster Box

    Alabaster Box ‘sues’ Medikal in explosive copyright battle over song theft

    Ghanaian actress

    I’d rather make more babies – Yvonne Nelson on body enhancement trend

  • Politics
    Second Meeting, financial allegations, National Integrity Award, fourth batch, fourth, Parliament approves, government shutdown, impasse, the Eighth Parliament, AICC, Conference Center

    Parliament to reconvene on May 27 for Second Meeting

    Buem MP

    I’ll be excited if Jean Mensa is removed – Former Buem MP Declares

    Nsawam MCE

    NDC accused of using illegal process to confirm Mahama nominee as Nsawam MCE

    absence

    Minority accuses Mahama of Constitutional violation over absence from Ghana

    Minority ‘hunt’ Sammy Gyamfi over ‘dollar-splash’ on Agradaa’

    CLA,GBA, petitioners, Justice Gertrude

    CLA condemns suspension of Chief Justice, citing threat to Judicial independence

    25 ministers, Covid-19 Levy

    CDM slams Mahama over U-turn on Covid-19 Levy, calls it a betrayal of public trust

    open arms, August, Ghanaians living abroad, to Catholic, Banda Traditional, anti-LGBTQ bill if, Fintech Fund

    Our comeback requires having open arms to all – Bawumia to NPP

    victory 2028 , NPP 2028, Kufuor, wards of cocoa farmers

    Let’s all rise and rebuild for victory 2028 – Bawumia to NPP faithful

  • Sports
    Abu Moro

    Veteran football coach Abu Moro dies in car crash 

    Basketball Hall

    NBA: Gregg Popovich done coaching Spurs, Mitch Johnson takes over

    Following the

    NBA Playoffs: Warriors irked by Rockets aggressive approach to Steph Curry in loss

    2025 West

    University of Ghana to host 2025 West African University Games; LOC unveiled

    Ghana’s campaign

    2025 U-20 AFCON: Black Satellites Squad finally released

    Transgender women

    FA bars transgender women from women’s football

    Gabriel Owusu

    Gabriel Owusu wins triple silver for Ghana at 2025 African weightlifting championship

    Ghana football

    Ghana Premier League is not attractive anymore – Mohammed Polo

    Richard Akpokavie

    GOC elects Richard Akpokavie as new president

  • Crime
    Wisabu Kwame,

    24-year-old farmer remanded over daughter’s death

    major international

    Interpol uncovers 150 stolen cars from Canada in Ghana, Nigeria, other countries

    Four individuals, Four persons

    Swiss port cocaine bust suspects caged

    Attorney General, Human Rights, has reduced, Former head, state has

    Ex-NSB Boss, Wife charged for allegedly stealing GHC49m

    Namibia's agriculture

    Namibian minister sacked over rape

    Justice Nwosu-Iheme

    Late Nigerian gospel musician Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death by hanging

    Kasoa Teenagers, Military Officer, Gender-Based, Daniel Obirikwa, accused person, High Court, Accra Circuit, Accra Academy, Chinese man, judge , Nalerigu District has, High Court, Amasaman Circuit

    Court Grants Bail to Policewoman Accused of Scalding Colleague

    Check Foundation

    Prison officers trained to identify various psycho-social and arts therapy needs of inmates

    Kenneth Kwabena, Office of, Office of, charged former

    OSP drags Charles Bissue, Andy Owusu to Court over galamsey corruption

  • Health
    HPV vaccination

    Govt to introduce HPV vaccination among adolescent girls 

    Sunyani East MP putting up a cancer treatment centre at Municipal Hospital  

    Sunyani East MP putting up a cancer treatment centre at Municipal Hospital  

    Akatsi South, Ghana Health, Greater Accra, Pregnancy Registry

    Ghana to pilot vaccine safety monitoring for pregnant women starting 2026

    The Chief Executive

    KATH CEO sacked

    Mintah Akandoh, commemorate World Malaria Day, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh

    Health Minister to donate three months of his salary to Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    Two unidentified

    Armed men attack revenue officer at Yilo Krobo District Hospital

    Tamale Teaching

    TTH resumes full operations after doctors suspend strike

    Sebastian Sandaare,

    Incentive packages needed to tackle staff attrition in health sector- Parliament

    Mintah Akandoh, commemorate World Malaria Day, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh

    Ghana to mark World Malaria Day on April 25

  • World News
    shoe

    Kenya government condemns ‘shameful’ shoe-hurling at president

    migrants

    Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

    Canadian Prime

    Canada will ‘never’ yield to Trump’s threats – Newly elected PM Mark Carney

    London, Ontario

    A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada’s historic election

    More than

    Pope Francis laid to rest

    scheduled matches, Ghana Catholic Bishops’, Vatican has

    Pope Francis’s funeral scheduled for April 26

    Pope's death

    Global tributes pour in for Pope Francis

    Peter Turkson

    Who will be the next Pope? Could it be the first black or Asian Pontiff?

    Pope Francis, Christian Council

    Pope Francis dies at 88

  • Features & Opinions
    Second Meeting, financial allegations, National Integrity Award, fourth batch, fourth, Parliament approves, government shutdown, impasse, the Eighth Parliament, AICC, Conference Center

    Ahmed Osumanu Halid writes: Parliament and the numerous financial allegations

    mother

    Prof Kwesi Yankah: The Day My Mother Sent Me

    A-Plus

    Justice A Newton Offei writes: A-Plus accusations; the Attorney General must stop the shadowboxing and act

    Christian Council, Dramani Mahama, President John has announced, deep gratitude, accountability regarding, economic policies

    Kwaku Azar writes: GOGO is deeply concerned by the recent naming of seven additional Supreme Court justices. 

    Our laws

    Thaddeus Sory writes:Revoke And Suspend The Bar 

    remove Chief, President Nana, media reports Parliament has called, Executive Director, John Dramani Mahama, my capacity

    𝐀tiwa 𝐖est 𝐌𝐏 Writes Let Us Not Be Silent When Democracy Is Being Shredded

    Sagnarigu MP – Atta Issah writes: My observations at the IMF spring meeting and way forward

    Sagnarigu MP – Atta Issah writes: My observations at the IMF spring meeting and way forward

    iPhone External Drive

    Visionary behind modern computing: Honouring Ing. Dr. Derrick Kwaku Antwi’s iPhone External Drive C Project

    upcoming leadership, all Ghanaians, Former Attorney

    Nana Akomea Writes: Palgrave Boakye Danquah, Dr Bawumia Has Not Shifted Blame 

No Result
View All Result
MyPublisher24
No Result
View All Result
Home Features & Opinions

Dr. John Osae-Kwapong Writes: Allegations Against Attorney-General – Implications for Judicial Process

Osumanu Al-Hassan by Osumanu Al-Hassan
May 30, 2024
in Features & Opinions
0
opposition , Implications for Judicial process
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsapp

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is charged with causing financial loss to the state and is currently standing a criminal trial together with a businessman.

This is no laughing matter because the consequences of being found guilty mean the deprivation of their daily life and liberty routines. Given the stakes, such trials must be devoid of any actions or inactions that potentially raise doubts about the integrity of the process. I was reminded by a lawyer in discussing the allegations that — “it is a fundamental principle that justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done.”

It is, therefore, extremely worrying, as reported, that during the trial and under cross-examination the third accused person in the case made the following statement — “The A-G has on several occasions engaged me at odd hours to help him make a case against A1 and I have evidence for that. If he pushes me, I will open the Pandora’s box. I don’t understand why the A-G will accuse me of defending A1 when I’m here to defend myself.”

The statement has been interpreted to mean that the Attorney-General has engaged in conduct designed to pervert the course of justice. This is a serious allegation. The Attorney General, and rightly so, has denied these allegations.

Worrying allegations

I am willing to give the Attorney-General the benefit of the doubt and trust the better angels in him. It however does not mean that there are no worrying points about these allegations.

First, these allegations potentially taint the case. The accused persons are standing trial for having caused financial loss to the State. This is a law designed to fight corruption in government.

Public officials in the course of duty must not engage in acts of corruption and harm the State. Therefore, if there are facts to suggest that a public officer has acted in contravention of the law, it is only proper to hold them accountable. But the integrity of the process is just as important, if not more, than the eventual outcome of the accountability process.

Nothing about the process should give the slightest impression that something untoward happened along the way because of the desire for a particular outcome. Second, it reinforces the perception that such trials are politically motivated, even when they may not be.

Any keen observer of our Fourth Republic will agree that the tendency is for current governments to hold accountable officials of previous governments on matters of corruption.

Essentially, post-regime accountability after the change of government is more common than in-regime accountability. The usual response from political actors is that these trials are “witch-hunting exercises.”

It may well be that the accused persons are rightly being tried for having caused financial loss to the State. However, in the face of such allegations, citizens may end up questioning the State’s motivation.

Citizens’ confidence

Third, such allegations have implications for the confidence citizens have in public institutions and the judicial process. It is precisely because of this reason that I was quite worried at the posture of the spokesperson for the Attorney General’s office in a media appearance on Joy News’ The Probe.

I understand the need to debunk the allegations, but it cannot be done with a posture that appears to be saying “This is really no big deal.” The initial press statement released by the Attorney-General’s office, in my opinion, was sufficient for the time being.

And if deemed not to be so because of the additional questions being raised, then any sort of public engagement on behalf of the office must be done in a way that recognises the weight of these allegations and, as I have previously said, the consequences it has for public confidence in institutions and our judicial process.

Fourth, I have often spoken about this notion of The Appearance Test vs The Legal Test. We often subject everything to The Legal Test by asking “Did the conduct break any law?” and once we can check off the boxes by answering “no” then there is no cause for alarm.

But it’s The Appearance Test (how things look) that often chips away at public confidence in public officials and institutions. In my humble opinion, we tend to be too nonchalant and don’t really care much about passing The Appearance Test.

Public confidence in our institutions is currently too low to have it deteriorate any further.

It is unclear, at this point, what will become of these allegations. Perhaps the various worrying points expressed here and by others are important enough to warrant a thorough examination to make sure that nothing erodes the confidence citizens have in this trial but more importantly in our justice system.

The writer is the Project Director, Democracy Project.

Tags: allegations against Attorney Generalimplications for Judicial process

Latest Stories

girls impregnated
News

Over 14,000 girls impregnated in Bono Region between 2021 and 2024

by Osumanu Al-Hassan
May 13, 2025
0

The Bono Region recorded 14,877 teenage pregnancies from 2021 to 2024, Miss Rita Adjoa Ansong, the Deputy Director of Nursing...

Read moreDetails
Implementation Committee

Gov’t inaugurates second Gas Processing Plant (GPP2) Implementation Committee

May 13, 2025
Second Meeting, financial allegations, National Integrity Award, fourth batch, fourth, Parliament approves, government shutdown, impasse, the Eighth Parliament, AICC, Conference Center

Parliament to reconvene on May 27 for Second Meeting

May 13, 2025
Effia MP, major currencies

NPP laid strong foundation for current cedi gains — Effia MP

May 13, 2025
Ameyaw-Akumfi

Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi charged over alleged $2m Sky Train payment

May 13, 2025

Browse by Category

  • Breaking
  • Business
  • Crime
  • editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Features & Opinions
  • headlines
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • Politics
  • Slider
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Weird news
  • World News
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • Features & Opinions
  • Politics
  • Slider
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Weird news
  • World News

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.