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  • Watch your surroundings during conversations – Joyce Mogtari to NDC Communicators

    Watch your surroundings during conversations – Joyce Mogtari to NDC Communicators

    Joyce Bawa Mogtari, Special Aide to President-elect John Dramani Mahama, has advised National Democratic Congress (NDC) communicators to exercise caution in their conversations as well and mindful of their surroundings.

    She noted that the party has previously faced incidents where private discussions were leaked, underscoring the need for heightened awareness.

    In a post on the X platform, Joyce Mogtari cautioned that being in close quarters with others can often lead to unintentional eavesdropping and the spread of sensitive information. She urged party communicators to stay alert and protect the confidentiality of their discussions.

    “Please, please, for emphasis and clarity, be careful what you say and to whom you say it.”

    She urged NDC members to celebrate their victory responsibly, avoiding remarks that could harm the party’s reputation.

    She added that the priority now should be on fulfilling the trust Ghanaians have placed in them by focusing on delivering on their promises and meeting the needs of the people.

    “Now, it is time to focus on implementing the mandate entrusted to us for the development of Ghana and its people.”

  • Joyce Bawa’s name pops up among NDC officials who bought state assets

    Joyce Bawa’s name pops up among NDC officials who bought state assets

    A document circulating on social media is alleging that, Joyce Bawa Mogtari, an aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, acquired state properties prior to the change of government in 2017.

    According to the documents, Joyce Bawa Mogtari purchased a state-owned Toyota Avensis with registration number GT-2435-14 from the State Transport Corporation (STC). 

    The transaction took place just two days before the inauguration of President Nana Akufo-Addo.

    The acquisition of state properties by outgoing officials has been a contentious issue, sparking debates on the ethics and legality of such transactions.

    Joyce Bawah Mogtari’s name appearing on the list of those who bought state assets has added fuel to the ongoing discussions about accountability and transparency in the transfer of government property.

    Joyce Bawah Mogtari, also served as the Deputy Minister of Transport during the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) administration.

    The Independent Ghana cannot validate the authenticity of this document and also yet to comment on these claims.

  • The judicial system works when a judge refuses to be manipulated – Joyce Bawa claps back at Otchere-Darko

    Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawa Mogtari has underscored that the judiciary works effectively when there is no attempt to influence judges.

    According to her, the certainty of justice delivery is assured when a judge equally refuses to be manipulated.

    “Thank you, Sir! The Hon Toffee was duly elected by the good people of Jomoro and same has been affirmed by the Court! The judicial system certainly works where a Judge, lady or gentleman refuses to be manipulated and remains blind to influence, justice will certainly be done!” she wrote in a Twitter comment responding to a reaction by NPP member, Gabby Asare Octhere-Darko to an earlier post she made.

    Joyce Bawa Mogtari earlier made a post celebrating a High Court decision dismissing a suit challenging the election of the Member of Parliament for Jomoro.

    In response to the post by the former president’s aide, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko described the ruling as refreshing in its implication that the justice system remains fair.

    “Congrats! It is refreshing to be amply reminded that the legal system works! That, Lady Justice remains blind,” Mr Otchere-Darko wrote.

    The opposition National Democratic Congress has been accusing the bench of being bias against the party.

    Some NDC members have cited the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the party’s petition against the 2020 presidential election result to back their claim.

    However, the Sekondi High Court on Monday, November 21, 2022, dismissed a petition against the NDC Member of Parliament for Jomoro.

    The case which had been ongoing for close to two years was decided when the court, presided over by Justice Dr. Richmond Osei Hwere dismissed the case on grounds that the MP was eligible to contest.

    The court held that she lost her Ivorian citizenship at the very time she acquired her Ghanaian citizenship, thus, there was no merit in the petition seeking to annul her election on the basis of her having dual citizenship.

    The petition was filed by one Joshua Emuah Kofie, who was challenging the eligibility of the MP to contest as a representative of the people in the constituency on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

    He submitted that she had multiple nationalities, including American and Ivorian citizenships, which is against the 1992 Constitution.

    While the court determined that she did not have Ivorian citizenship at the time of filing and contesting in 2020, the MP denied having American citizenship.

    Source: Ghanaweb