Former Attorney-General Martin ABK Amidu, has praised the work of state attorneys who have been heavily criticised for recommending the discontinuation of the case against eight Delta Force members. In a statement released Friday, he called their three-page legal opinion ‘exceptional’ and ‘excellent’. The eight suspects who are members of NPP para-security group Delta Force … Read more
Despite “massive” public outcry against the discharge of the eight Delta Force members by the Kumasi Circuit Court, Presidential hopeful, Stephen Atubiga says he is “very excited” about the news of their release. Stephen Atubiga, who has declared his intention to contest in the presidential primaries of the opposition NDC, says Ghana is “reaping what … Read more
Former Attorney General Martin Amidu’s opinion on the Delta 8 case vis-à-vis the State Attorney’s advice to prosecutors to drop the matter for want of evidence remains just his opinion because he is not “wiser” than every lawyer in Ghana, former North Dayi MP, George Loh has said. Below is Mr Amidus’s full opinion on … Read more
Former Attorney General Martin A. B. K. Amidu has asserted that it would be unconstitutional to re-arrest the Delta Force 8, who were set free last Wednesday by a Kumasi Circuit Court for lack of evidence. “Re-arresting suspects who have contested their arrest and submitted themselves to the Republic to prove their guilt and against … Read more
Sweden’s director of public prosecutions has decided to drop the rape investigation into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Marianne Ny said his arrest warrant was being revoked as it was impossible to serve him notice of his alleged crimes. Mr Assange, 45, has lived in the Ecuadorean embassy in London since 2012, fearing extradition to Sweden … Read more
Former Member of Parliament for North Dayi, George Loh, has accused political science lecturer Prof Ransford Gyampoh of hypocrisy. His accusation is a counter to Prof Gyampo’s description of the Minority in Parliament and the opposition National Democratic Congress’ comments on the Delta Force 8 saga as “politically hypocritical.” According to him, the NDC and … Read more
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its Minority in Parliament are being “politically hypocritical” with the Delta Force 8 saga, Political Science lecturer, Prof Ransford Gyampo, has said. According to him, the NDC and its Minority have “no moral right” to talk about the Delta 8 saga because members of the party, including MPs, signed … Read more
The eight were being tried for storming the Kumasi Circuit courtroom to harass the judge and other court officials, and forcibly freed 13 other members of the group that has recently grabbed headlines. After weeks of preliminary proceedings, a senior State Attorney, Marie Louise-Simmons, who handled the case docket advised in a letter to the … Read more
An Accra High Court (Criminal Division) yesterday could not hear the bail application filed by lawyers for the five Chinese nationals, including Aisha Huang who has adopted the local name Yaa Asantewaa – the 31-year-old woman suspected to be one of Ghana’s most notorious illegal miners. The galamsey queen’s hope of being granted bail was … Read more
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has attacked the statement from the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) calling on the Attorney General’s Department to resume the prosecution of discharged eight members of Delta Force, a vigilante group affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP). “My problem with the Ghana Bar Association is their double standard and their … Read more
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority in Parliament is acting unconstitutionally in its complaints on the matter of the release of the eight members of pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) group, according to a former Attorney General, Martin Amidu has said. Mr. Amidu, in an article, described the Minority’s attitude as “political interference” in the duties … Read more
Five Chinese alleged to be involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, will face charges under the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act 2015. After taking over the case from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), the Attorney-General’s (A-G’s) Department will prosecute the five alleged Chinese galamsey operators. They are Gao Jin Cheng, 45, Lu Qi … Read more
President, Nana Addo Dabkwa Akufo-Addo has been admonished to render unqualified apology to the King of Asante, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the judiciary over the drop of charges against the eight Delta Force members. “The President came to sit in front of His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and promised Asanteman that the … Read more
National Youth Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Samuel Awuku say it will be ‘a waste of time and resources’ should the Attorney General decide to continue investigations eight members of the party’s militant group, Delta Force standing trial for raiding a court in Kumasi. In his view, it will be difficult for … Read more
Martin Amidu has argued that the state prosecutor who dropped the charges against members of the eight members Delta Force needed no advice from the Attorney general. According to the former attorney general, the prosecutor, as part of his delegated responsibilities had the right to decide the cause of the case based on the docket … Read more
A former Attorney General, Martin Amidu is of the view the Ashanti Regional State Attorney did not err in her decision to drop charges against members of the pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) group, Delta Force, without consulting the Attorney General. Mr. Amidu, per his assesment of the case, described the State Attorney’s handling of the … Read more
A former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, is of the view the Ashanti Regional State Attorney did not err in her decision to drop charges against members of the pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) group, Delta Force, without consulting the Attorney General. Mr. Amidu, per his assessment of the case, described the State Attorney’s handling of the matter as … Read more
The constitution of the republic is a fusion of the Presidential system and the Parliamentary system Our leaders continue to quote that famous statement made by President Obama during his state visit to Ghana to support their call on our governments to allow our institutions to operate freely, interestingly, you hear our politicians quote verbatim … Read more
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) is calling for stiff punishment for persons whose actions led to the release of eight members of vigilante group, Delta Force, who raided a Kumasi court. According to the PPP, the actions of such persons undermined the rule of law in Ghana hence must not go unpunished. “We demand that … Read more
Former General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress Joseph Yamin is calling on the president His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo to fire the Attorney General Gloria Akuffo if she doesn’t resign by close of day Thursday This is on the back of the statement released by the information ministry to the effect that she … Read more