The New Edubiase Magistrate court has granted a ¢10,000 bail with two sureties, to the Editor of the Whatsup Newspaper.
David Tamakloe was said to have published a false story in his newspaper in July this year, which sought to create a negative impression that the Akans in New Edubiase and its environs, were against the Ewes and Northern settlers in the district.
This publication was reproduced by one Francis Kanu on a Whatsapp group platform, which triggered negative reactions from the Ewe and Northern communities in the area.
Mr Kanu was the first to be arrested by the police and mentioned that he reproduced the story from the Wassup Newspaper, which was based in Accra.
The police, therefore, sought a bench warrant to arrest Tamakloe and put him before the court, presided by Cynthia Andy.
He pleaded not guilty and would reappear before the court on October 22, this year.
His lawyer, Mr Evans Owusu Amankwaa, pleading for a bail, said the publication was based on a news conference organized by the New Edubiase constituency of the NDC.
Police Inspector Bruce Appiah, told the court that the arrest followed a news publication the Editor made in July 07, 2020 edition of his newspaper, which contained unfavourable comments alleged to have been made by the Akans in the area against Ewes and northern settlers in the New Edubiase and its environs.
He said the publication, which was reproduced by another person in a Whatsapp group triggered negative comments, which nearly created disturbances in the district.
Inspector Appiah said the police after arresting one Francis Kanu, who reproduced the said publication sought the court order to arrest the Editor, who was based in Accra, for further investigations.
He was, therefore, arrested in Accra on October 07, this year in Accra and brought before the court.
Latest Stories
-
We didn’t sneak out 10 BVDs; they were auctioned as obsolete equipment – EC
2 hours -
King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment
2 hours -
Arda Guler scores on first start in La Liga as Madrid beat Real Sociedad
2 hours -
Fatawu Issahaku’s Leicester City secures Premier League promotion after Leeds defeat
3 hours -
Anticipation builds as Junior Speller hosts nationwide auditions
3 hours -
Etse Sikanku: The driver’s mate conundrum
4 hours -
IMF Deputy Chief worried large chunk of Eurobonds is used to service debt
4 hours -
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II celebrates 25 years of peaceful rule on golden stool
4 hours -
We have enough funds to pay accruing benefits; we’ve never missed pension payments since 1991 – SSNIT
4 hours -
Let’s embrace shared vision and propel National Banking College – First Deputy Governor
5 hours -
Liverpool agree compensation deal with Feyenoord for Slot
5 hours -
Ejisu by-election: There’s no evidence of NPP engaging in vote-buying – Ahiagbah
5 hours -
Ejisu by-election: Independent ex-NPP MP’s campaign team warns party against dubious tactics
6 hours -
ZEN Petroleum supports Tse-Addo Future Leaders School
6 hours -
NPP must win back Adentan seat in 2024 polls – Obeng Fosu
7 hours