Former Government Spokesperson condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa, calls for regional action
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Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, has strongly condemned the resurgence of xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa. In a statement issued in Accra on April 27, 2026, Dr. Boakye-Danquah described the attacks, which target nationals from countries including Ghana, as deeply troubling and contrary to shared continental values. He stated that these acts of violence are an affront to shared humanity, a betrayal of Pan-African ideals, and a direct threat to regional peace and stability. Dr. Boakye-Danquah attributed the situation to lapses in governance and security, pointing to failures in preventive systems and law enforcement, and suggesting that the inability of authorities to address underlying social and economic pressures has contributed to misplaced anger against foreign nationals. He also raised concerns about impunity, warning that weak enforcement of the law emboldens perpetrators. He cautioned that the attacks could have far-reaching consequences for regional cooperation and economic growth, particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA. Dr. Boakye-Danquah called for urgent and coordinated action, urging the South African government to ensure accountability through swift arrests and prosecutions. Among his recommendations, he proposed the establishment of a joint ECOWAS–SADC security task force to protect migrants, stronger efforts to counter misinformation, and support for youth e
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Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre MASLOC, has been extradited from the United States to Ghana to serve a 10-year prison sentence. Concerns are mounting over her health, as she appeared visibly stressed and frail upon arrival, reportedly in a wheelchair with swollen limbs. Family sources indicate she has been battling a serious illness for several years and was undergoing continuous medical treatment in the US. Her legal team asserts that her poor health was well-documented and known to the court, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, and the prosecution, led by then Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame. They claim she did not abscond, stating the court granted her permission to travel to the US for medical treatment, and her passport was released for this purpose. Tamakloe-Attionu was convicted in absentia in 2024 on multiple charges, including causing financial loss to the state and stealing, related to her tenure as MASLOC CEO between 2013 and 2016, which allegedly resulted in a nearly GH¢90 million loss. Her lawyers have filed an appeal, arguing the conviction should be set aside due to an "incurably defective" charge sheet and insufficient proof from the prosecution. Her extradition is seen as a landmark development in international cooperation against corruption.
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Andy Appiah-Kubi, the lawyer representing Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has filed a motion to withdraw from the ongoing illegal mining case. Appiah-Kubi confirmed on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on Thursday, June 11, 2026, that he has formally submitted an application to discontinue his legal representation, with his reasons detailed in an affidavit filed with the court. He stated that his decision is not based on the expected outcome of the case and that he will reserve further comments until judgment is delivered. Appiah-Kubi mentioned that he is not comfortable with how the case has been handled, finding it to be moving too fast, and intends to petition the Bar Association. The trial involving Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining Limited over alleged illegal mining activities in Samreboi has concluded, with the Accra High Court scheduled to deliver its final judgment on July 3, 2026. The accused faces multiple charges, including facilitating unlicensed mining operations and transferring mineral rights without ministerial approval. Chairman Wontumi remains on bail under conditions including a GH¢15 million bail bond, surrender of his passport, and a travel restriction.