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Second witness in Adu Boahen, others trial to testify before July 31 – AG  
Crime

Second witness in Adu Boahen, others trial to testify before July 31 – AG  

The second prosecution witness in the trial of Kwabena Adu Boahen and three others is expected to testify before the start of legal vacation on July 31, 2025.   Dr Dominic Ayine, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, confirmed this at the Government’s Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, noting that the first witness had concluded his evidence-in-chief.   “But for the 3rd Accused Person’s sudden withdrawal in open court of her Lawyer’s service, our first witness would have been discharged to give way to the Second Prosecution Witness to start evidence-in-chief,” he stated.   Dr Ayine also gave updates on other high-profile cases, including the Skytrain trial and the National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal.   On the Skytrain matter, he said d...
President Mahama announces first set of ministerial nominations 
News

President Mahama announces first set of ministerial nominations 

President John Dramani Mahama has submitted his first set of ministerial nominations to Parliament today (January 9, 2025), fulfilling a key constitutional requirement following his inauguration as President on January 7, 2025. The nominations, submitted to the Speaker of Parliament in accordance with Article 78 of the 1992 Constitution, include three individuals for critical portfolios in finance, energy, and justice.   The nominees are:   1. Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson – Minister for Finance Designate  2. Mr John Abdulai Jinapor – Minister for Energy Designate  3. Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine – Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Designate   The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has confirmed receipt of the names and referred the three ministeri...
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