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  • Injunction against my re-election being orchestrated by NPP – Cynthia Morrison claims

    Injunction against my re-election being orchestrated by NPP – Cynthia Morrison claims

    Agona West Member of Parliament, Cynthia Morrison, has alleged that the recent injunction against her re-election bid is part of a deliberate scheme by members of her own party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to block her candidacy.

    According to Morrison, rumors surrounding the court’s decision are part of a larger effort to prevent her from contesting as an independent candidate in the 2024 parliamentary elections. She dismissed the claims as false, asserting that they are designed to frustrate her political aspirations.

    The Agona Swedru District Magistrate Court issued an injunction barring Morrison from running as an independent candidate for Agona West in the Central Region. The court’s ruling stems from allegations that Morrison is not a resident of Agona West but rather Agona East, which her challengers argue makes her ineligible to contest the seat.

    The plaintiffs in the case—Emmanuel Addison, Solomon Nyarko, and Harrison A. Aglago, all National Democratic Congress (NDC) branch executives in the Agona West Constituency—filed the suit against Morrison. The court’s injunction prevents her from presenting herself as a parliamentary candidate until the case is fully resolved.

    With less than two months before the 2024 elections, Morrison fears that the legal battle could significantly cut into her campaign time, jeopardizing her chances of re-election. The injunction comes three months after she announced her intention to run as an independent candidate, following her defeat in the NPP’s internal primaries. In that contest, she garnered 152 votes, losing to Christopher Arthur, who received 240 votes.

    Despite her loss in the primaries, Morrison has remained committed to her constituency, stating that her decision to run independently was motivated by her desire to continue developing Agona West. She claims that her party has schemed against her, undermining her chances within the NPP’s internal process.

    Reacting to the court’s decision, investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni raised concerns about the fairness of the ruling. In a post on the X platform, he questioned whether such legal decisions could ultimately damage the democratic process, especially when election cases are unresolved before voting takes place.

    Awuni argued that if the case results in Morrison’s disqualification, the damage to her campaign could be irreversible. He noted, “If the offense is so grave as to warrant her disqualification from the race, the court can declare her election null and void afterward, as has happened in many cases. If she’s stopped from contesting and later wins the case, can the court reverse the damage?”

    He also highlighted that Morrison, a former minister of state and the current sitting MP for Agona West, has continuously claimed that elements within the NPP are working to block her candidacy. Awuni warned that this case could set a dangerous precedent, where candidates could face last-minute legal challenges aimed at manipulating electoral outcomes.

    Cynthia Morrison remains resolute in her determination to contest the 2024 elections, despite the legal and political hurdles in her path. She continues to advocate for the development of Agona West, with the outcome of the court case set to play a pivotal role in her political future.

  • Court restrains Cynthia Morrison from contesting Agona West parliamentary election

    Court restrains Cynthia Morrison from contesting Agona West parliamentary election

    A district magistrate court in Agona Swedru has issued an injunction against Cynthia Morrison, preventing her from running as an independent parliamentary candidate for Agona West in the Central Region.

    Morrison, who won the seat for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2016 and 2020, decided to run independently after alleging that her party had schemed to undermine her in the internal primaries.

    The plaintiffs are arguing Cynthia Morrison of not being a resident of Agona West but Agona East and therefore not eligible to contest the seat.  The plaintiffs are Emmanuel Addison, Solomon Nyarko and Harrison A. Aglago, who are all National Democratic Congress (NDC) Branch Executive in the Agona West Constituency.

    The court’s order stipulates that she cannot present herself as a parliamentary candidate until the case is “fully determined.” With the 2024 election less than two months away, there are concerns that the ruling could delay the case until after the election, resulting in significant losses in campaign time for Morrison.

    Three months ago, she announced her independent candidacy after losing in the NPP’s parliamentary primary, where she received 152 votes compared to Christopher Arthur’s 240.

    Despite her defeat, Morrison has expressed that her commitment to developing Agona West motivated her decision to contest independently in the upcoming election.

    Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni commented on the ruling in a post on the X platform, questioning the fairness of the decision.

    He noted, “I’m not a lawyer, but I think there is a question of the fairness of this ruling. Why doesn’t the court allow the ‘VAR system’ of justice in this case, which is typical of candidates contesting elections in Ghana?”

    “If the offense is so grave as to warrant her disqualification from the race, the court can declare her election null and void, as has happened in many cases. If she’s stopped from contesting the election and she wins the case, can the court reverse the damage?

    “Cynthia Morrison has been a minister of state in this government and is currently the sitting Member of Parliament for Agona West. If these precedents are set, will they not open the floodgates for anybody to file an injunction on winnable candidates a few months before an election just to change the will of the people? This does not look good for our democracy, especially because Cynthia Morrison has constantly spoken of how the governing NPP has schemed against her candidature, which is why she decided to contest as an independent candidate.”

  • Mysterious insects bites kill two in Central region – Report

    Mysterious insects bites kill two in Central region – Report

    Agona Amponsah farming community and surrounding areas in the Agona West municipality are facing a serious crisis due to an infestation of mysterious tiny insects, which has sadly resulted in the deaths of two people.

    As reported this situation has instilled fear and panic among the residents, deterring them from visiting their farms out of fear of being bitten by these insects.

    Initially, the residents suspected that the insects might be mosquitoes responsible for spreading Dengue fever. However, further examination revealed that these cases did not align with Dengue fever.

    The report describes the insects as small black flying creatures that inject poison upon biting, causing victims to feel cold within seconds.

    In response to this alarming situation, the residents have appealed to the Municipal Chief Executive of Agona West Municipality, Evans Onomah Coleman, urging immediate intervention.

    Their plea is for the municipality to carry out a fumigation exercise in the community to control and eliminate the infestation.

  • NPP’s Agona West parliamentary primary to be held on Saturday

    NPP’s Agona West parliamentary primary to be held on Saturday

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled its Agona West Parliamentary Primary for Saturday, April 13, 2024.

    In a statement issued by General Secretary Justin Kodua on Wednesday, the party’s National Secretariat released protocols to govern the conduct of the primary. These protocols aim to uphold the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.

    The primary will take place at a single voting center situated at Otabilkrom Astroturf, Agona Swedru. The Electoral Commission of Ghana will oversee the election, ensuring transparency, freedom, and fairness.

    Security arrangements will be managed solely by the Ghana Police Service, with restricted access beyond security perimeters limited to delegates, authorized personnel appointed by the National Secretariat and Region as election supervisors, contestants, and their accredited agents.

    On the day of voting, there will be no gatherings permitted, and no provision for speeches by party executives, government officials, regional party executives, constituency executives, contestants, or their representatives.

    Voters are expected to enter the voting area independently, without camping of delegates. Escorting to the voting screen will be limited to those with mobility issues and with the consent of the Electoral Commission.

  • Protocols for NPP’s Agona West parliamentary primary

    Protocols for NPP’s Agona West parliamentary primary

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has established guidelines for the Agona West parliamentary primary scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024.

    In a statement issued by the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the protocols aim to uphold fairness in the electoral process.

    “The National Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of protocols governing the Agona West parliamentary primary election. These protocols are designed to safeguard the integrity and impartiality of the electoral procedures,” Frimpong explained.

    According to the outlined protocols, the primary will be conducted at a single voting center, specifically the Otabilkrom Astroturf in Agona Swedru.

    To ensure a smooth process, there will be no gatherings permitted on the day of voting. Therefore, neither national party executives, government officials, regional party executives, constituency executives, contestants, nor their representatives will be allowed to address delegates or the public during voting hours.

    Furthermore, voters are expected to enter the voting area independently. Exceptions will be made only for individuals with mobility issues, subject to approval from the Electoral Commission.

    To maintain neutrality, voters are prohibited from wearing attire or displaying materials supporting any particular contestant at the voting center. This includes clothing, accessories, or posters featuring contestants.

    These regulations are established to ensure the transparency and fairness of the primaries.

    “The National Secretariat announces the release of protocols governing the conduct of the Agona West parliamentary primary election scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

    “These protocols have been formulated to ensure the integrity and fairness of the electoral process. There will be one voting centre, which is Otabilkrom Astroturf, Agona Swedru,” he said.

    “There will be no congregation on the day of voting. Therefore, there shall be no provision to address delegates or the public by any national party executive, any government official, a regional party executive, constituency executives, contestants, or their representatives on the day of the voting

    “Voters are expected to ‘walk-in’ freely by themselves. No delegate shall
    be escorted to the voting screen, except for those with mobility issues and with
    Electoral Commission consent.

    “No voter shall wear the colour or effigy of a contestant at the voting centre
    (i.e., T-shirts, caps, or posters of contestants),” some rules that must be followed to ensure free and fair primaries.

  • 2,986 candidates to write 2022 BECE in Agona West

    A total of 2, 986 candidates are expected to write the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Agona West Municipality of the Central region.

    The candidates are made up of 1, 526 girls and 1, 460 boys from 110 schools both public and private respectively.

    The examination, which commences on Monday, October 17, 2022, has 11 centres in the Agona West Municipality.

    This was in a statement signed by Mr Bismark Offei, the Agona West Municipal Director of Education and copied to the Ghana News Agency at Swedru.

    In a good will message, Mr Offei wished all the 2022 candidates’ better luck while commending them for their hard work, perseverance and dedication throughout their study period.

    He advised the candidates not to lose hope in the face of the expected challenges but should rather stay focused to achieve good results for their future endeavours.

    The Director of Education entreated them to comply with all the laid down rules and regulations guiding the examination so as to avoid the cancellation of their papers and other unforeseen circumstances.

    “All qualified candidates must ensure that they abstain from sending any foreign material into the examination hall to avoid cancellation of their results,” he stated.

    Mr Offei urged parents, teachers and other stakeholders to offer best form of motivation to the candidates throughout the examination period.

    He called supervisors and invigilators to be cautious of examination malpractices and thus strictly adhere to all rules and regulations guarding the conduct of the examination.


    “The Agona West Municipal Directorate will not shield any teacher caught in engaging in practices that flout the rules and regulations pertaining to their work as supervisors,” he warned.

    He expressed gratitude to all basic school teachers for their dedication, commitment and willingness in grooming the candidates for the examination.

    Source: GNA

  • Agona West Constituency: Cynthia Morrison re-elected as MP

    The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Agona West Constituency, Cynthia Mamle Morrison has been re-elected for a second four-year term after winning Monday’s General Election.

    Mrs Morrison who doubles as the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection in the incumbent New Patriotic Party government polled 30,513 out of a total of 59,193 valid votes cast.

    He closest challenger Paul Ofori-Amoah of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) got 27,673 while an independent candidate Ishmael Kofi Tekyi Turkson got 1,007 votes.

    There were 803 rejected ballots and a total of 59,996 votes.

    It will be recalled that in the run-up to the elections in October 2020, the NDC candidate Mr Ofori-Amoah was held by the Police in connection with an alleged plot to kill the incumbent MP.

    The NDC candidate is alleged to have admitted to issuing cheques found on four persons the police describe as ‘suspicious characters’ arrested at a hotel in Swedru on Saturday.

    He was been charged provisionally with preparation to commit murder and abetment to commit murder.

    The Public Relations Officer of the Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ms Irene Oppong briefing the press, said the police had picked the cheques belonging to Paul Amoah at the hotel where the suspects were picked up and invited him to assist in investigations.

    Certified results from the EC Parliamentary elections in Agona West Constituency

    Mrs Cynthia Mamle Morrison (NPP) = 30,513

    Paul Ofori-Amoah (NDC) = 27,673

    Ishmael Kofi Tekyi Turkson(Independent)- 1,007

    Rejected- 803

    Valid votes cast – 59,193

    Total votes cast – 59,996

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Agona West: NDC parliamentary candidate charged over alleged plot to kill Cynthia Morrison

    The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Agona West, Paul Ofori Amoah has been charged with aiding and abetting political party vigilantes in connection with an alleged plot to murder the incumbent Member of Parliament for the constituency, Cynthia Morrison.

    According to a charge sheet sighted by Citi News, Mr. Amoah is said to have recruited four persons “to engage in vigilantism at Agona West constituency and hatched a plan to murder Cynthia Mamle Morrison.”

    Mrs. Morrison had made a formal complaint to the police about four men who were arrested at a hotel in Agona Swedru saying they had plotted to kill her.

    The four were cautioned on preparation to commit murder and carrying offensive weapons.

    They have been identified as Saddick Abubakar, Gordon Kunya, Isaac Addea and Dauda Fatua.

    The Central Regional Police Command subsequently invited Mr Amoah in connection with the alleged plot.

    Police said he admitted to issuing two bank cheques that were found by police at the hotel the suspects were arrested at.

    The cheques were worth GHS 5,000.

    Six other persons were later arrested by the Swedru Divisional Police Command in connection with another plot to kill Cynthia Morrison.

    They have been identified as John Toko, Emmanuel Mensah, Elvis Kwabena Poku, Kwabena Poku, Wahab Saeed and Kweku Amponsah.

    Intelligence gathered revealed that the suspects were tailing the MP on the Agona Otsenkorang road.

    The MP, who doubles as the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection was on a campaign tour from that town and its adjoining villages when the suspects allegedly made an attempt on her life.

    Source: citinewsroom

  • Police arrest 6 more suspected criminals in 2nd assassination plot against Gender Minister

    Six suspected criminals who allegedly made another assassination attempt on the life of Cynthia Morrison, Agona West MP are in the grips of the Swedru Divisional Police Command.

    Intelligence gathered by the Security in Swedru emerged that the suspects, John Toko, 26; Emmanuel Mensah, 25; Elvis Kwabena Poku, 36; Kwabena Poku, 48; Wahab Saeed, 26, and Kweku Amponsah, 26, were using a Corolla taxi cab with registration number (AS 4534-19) to trail the MP on the Agona Otsenkorang road.

    The MP who doubles as the Gender Minister was on a campaign tour from that town and its adjoining villages, a source at the Divisional Police Command told the GNA.

    The source said the MP and her campaign team suspected the behavior of the occupants in the taxi cab after realising that they were being trailed and reported the matter to the Police.

    According to the source, the alleged criminals had for the past five-days been lodging at a Hotel in Swedru under the pretext of doing galamsey in the area.

    It said, the police mounted surveillance on them at the hotel till they arrived at 9:30 pm on Wednesday and Toko attempted to escape on seeing the police, but was eventually arrested.

    A search was conducted on them and eight mobile phones, NDC ID Card with registration number (41047603 -A), and branch card number (A 151501) were found on Toko who said he was from Amanfi Central Constituency of the Western Region.

    Two Talismen were found on both arms of Saeed, who also had charms on his waist, five rings and green Military vests.

    Source: GNA

  • NDC Agona West PC charged with abetment to commit murder

    National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Agona West, Paul Ofori Amoah, has been charged with abetment to commit crime, to wit murder, and preparation to commit a crime.

    This comes after he was arrested by the Central Regional Police CID in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate Member of Parliament for the area, Cynthia Morrison.

    Confirming the news to Daily Guide, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Irene Serwaah Oppong, the Central Regional Public Relations Officer, told the media that Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, on Monday made a formal complaint to the police over the plot to have her assassinated.

    The four suspects, Saddick Abubakar, Gordon Kunya, Isaac Addea, and Dauda Fatau were arrested in a hotel at Swedru in connection to an alleged plot.

    When the suspects were arrested at the hotel, the police retrieved from them items including a knife, a cutlass, a lighter and two packets of rizzler as well as two bank opened-cheques for GH¢5000 each.

    Paul Ofori Amoah in a video owned up to issuing two cheques to the suspects he was subsequently arrested after police investigations established a connection to the NDC parliamentary candidate.

    His caution statement has been taken and has subsequently been charged with abetment to commit crime (murder) and preparation to commit crime.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • NDC parliamentary aspirant in police grips over cheque issued to suspected criminals

    Paul Ofori Amoah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Agona West, is being interrogated by the Central Regional Police CID in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate Mrs Cynthia Morrison, Member of Parliament for the area.

    Amoah has confirmed to the police that two bank-cheques found on two of the four suspected criminals the police arrested Saturday were issued by him.

    Giving an update on the development of the case, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Irene Serwaah Oppong, Regional Public Relations Officer, told the media that Mrs Morrison, also the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, on Monday made a formal complaint to the police over the ploy to have her assassinated.

    On Saturday night, the four suspects, Saddick Abubakar, Gordon Kunya, Isaac Addea, and Dauda Fatau were picked up by the police at a hotel at Swedru based on intelligence.

    The police team dispatched to the hotel met the suspects lodging in rooms eight and nine and upon a search, they retrieved a knife and a cutlass in room eight, occupied by Addea and Fatau Dauda.

    DSP Oppong said the team also searched room nine, occupied by Gordon Kunya and Saddick Abubakar, and found a lighter and two packets of razers as well as two bank opened-cheques for GHC5000.00 each on Dauda and Gordon.

    They were cautioned on the charges of preparation to commit a crime, to wit murder, and carrying an offensive weapon.

    The plea of the suspects, who appeared before a Circuit Court in Cape Coast, presided over by Mrs Dorinda Smith Arthur, were not taken and they have been remanded in police custody to re-appear on Friday, October 30.

    DSP Oppong said the caution statement of Mr Amoah, currently in the custody of the police CID, had also been taken, charged with abetment to commit a crime, to wit murder, and preparation to commit a crime.

    She said investigations were ongoing and appealed to the public to volunteer relevant information to the Police.

    Source: GNA

  • NDC Agona West PC admits issuing GH¢10,000 cheque to suspects arrested for plotting MPs murder

    The National Democratic Congress parliamentary candidate for Agona West, Paul Ofori Amoah has owned up to issuing two cheques to some four suspects arrested by police in connection to an alleged plot to assassinate the Member of Parliament for the Area, Cynthia Mamle Morrison.

    Mr Amoah who is being interrogated by the Central Regional Police told the police that he was the person who issued the cheques found on the suspects at the time of their arrest.

    Regional Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Serwaa Oppong giving a brief on the case said the four suspects, Saddick Abubakar, Gordon Kunya, Isaac Addea, and Dauda Fatau were picked up by the police at a hotel at Swedru based on intelligence after they had received a formal complaint from the MP over a plot to assassinate her.

    When the suspects were arrested at the hotel, the police retrieved from them items including a knife, a cutlass, a lighter and two packets of rizzler as well as two bank opened-cheques for GHC5000 each.

    The police through its investigations established a connection to the NDC parliamentary candidate and subsequently invited him for questioning.

    Mr Paul Amoah who laughed off earlier reports of his arrest in connection with the case, according to police has admitted to issuing the cheques.

    The four suspects have since appeared before a Cape Coast Circuit Court presided over by Her Lordship Dorinda Smith Arthur and have been remanded into custody to reappear on Friday, October 30, 2020.

    According to DSP Oppong, the caution statement of Mr Amoah who is also currently in the custody of the police CID has been taken and he has subsequently been charged with abetment to commit crime (murder) and preparation to commit crime.

    The Regional Police Command says it is continuing investigations into the matter and has appealed to the general public to volunteer relevant information to the police.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Agona West: Police invite NDC parliamentary candidate over alleged plot against Cynthia Morrison

    The Central Regional Police Command has invited the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Agona West, Paul Ofori Amoah in connection with an alleged plot to kill the incumbent Member of Parliament for the constituency, Cynthia Morrison.

    Mrs. Morrison had made a formal complaint to the police about four men who were arrested at a hotel in Agona Swedru saying they had plotted to kill her.

    Paul Ofori Amoah reported to the Central Regional Police Headquarters in Cape Coast upon an invitation by the police.

    According to the Public Relations Officer of the Central Regional Police Command, DSP Irene Oppong, the NDC parliamentary candidate “admitted to issuing the two bank cheques that were picked by police at the hotel when a search was conducted in the rooms and also on the suspects.”

    “The parliamentary candidate is at the regional CID and is assisting police investigations,” she added.

    The four suspects have been remanded in police custody by a Cape Coast Circuit court presided over by Her Lordship Dorinda Smith Arthur and will be re-arraigned on October 30, 2020

    They were cautioned on preparation to commit murder and carrying offensive weapons.

    Source: citinewsroom