Napo

13 Oct

Court Slaps NDC Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi With 500K Damages For Defamatory Claims Against NAPO

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General Jurisdiction High Court (12) presided over by Justice Charles Gyamfi Danquah, has awarded Ghc 500,000.00 Ghana cedis in damages against the National Democratic Congress's (NDC's) National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, in favour of Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh. In 2019, The then Minister for Education, and now Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, dragged Sammy Gyamfi, to court for defamation. Dr. Prempeh, popularly called NAPO, who doubles as Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South, wants the court to fine Sammy Gyamfi GH¢1 million for allegedly making alleged defamatory statements about him. Aside from the huge cash fine, the…

15 Sep

BOST Margin On Petroleum Products To Remain Despite Calls For Removal

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The charge of 6 pesewas per litre as margin on petroleum products for the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOS) a strategic source of income for the State will not be taken off anytime soon as suggested by some consumers. According to Energy Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the levy is very important for the operations of the state institution and the economy. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of BOST, the Minister hinted that the introduction and subsequent increase in the margin to 6 pesewas has increased revenue for BOST by about 80% in 2021. “I can promise Mr.…