Mr Gabriel Adovoe Kwabla Kwamigah, popularly known as Tanko Kwamigah, one of the aspirants for the Volta Regional Council of State race, has been exonerated from all charges and that he is no more under any investigation concerning the smuggling of gold, money laundering, sale and purchase of gold and other precious minerals without licence.
Court document available to TNP NEWS (Suit No. A7/80/2024, dated 3rd April 2024) unequivocally states that Mr Kwamigah has been discharged of all charges brought against him.
The ruling was signed by Her Worship Anna A. A. G. Anaafi Gyasi (Mrs), and it specifically noted that the decision to discharge him was based on the advice of the Attorney General.
Explaining this judgment obtained from the court, the Campaign Manager of Mr Kwamigah, Mr Edwin Gawugah, in a release given a copy to the *TNP NEWS*, said per the court ruling, Mr Kwamigah has been legally absolved of any wrongdoing, making the claims against him null and void.
Besides, Mr Gawugah denied the claim that the Volta Regional executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been financially induced to support his candidacy, adding that the claim is unfounded and politically motivated.
According to the campaign manager, the electoral process for the Council of State race is structured to ensure integrity, and any insinuation that officials are engaging in corrupt practices is a baseless attack without substantial evidence.
“The legal system has spoken, and Tanko Kwamigah stands cleared of all allegations. Any further attempt to question his credibility should be viewed as a desperate political move rather than an objective assessment of his candidacy,” the statement added.
With a reputation now legally restored per the court ruling, Mr Kwamigah remains committed to serving his people with integrity and dedication. His bid for the Council of State should be evaluated based on his vision and contributions.
*According to Article 89(1)* of the 1992 Constitution, the Council of State is “to counsel the President in the performance of his functions.”
*Who are the members of the Council of State?*
The Council of State consists of:
(a) The following persons appointed by the President in consultation with Parliament—
One person who has previously held the office of Chief Justice;
One person who has previously held the office of Chief of Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of Ghana;
One person who has previously held the office of Inspector General of Police;
(b) The President of the National House of Chiefs;
(c) One representative from each region of Ghana elected in accordance with regulations made by the Electoral Commission under Article 51 of this Constitution, by an electoral college comprising representatives from each of the districts in the region nominated by the District Assemblies in the region; and
(d) Eleven other members appointed by the President.
*How are regional representatives elected?*
The election of regional representatives is conducted by the Electoral Commission on the first-past-the-post formula. Election of the Council of State is not open to the general public voting but through an Electoral College made up of two (2) representatives nominated by each District Assembly.
The elections will take place on Tuesday, 11th February 2025, at all regional capitals.
TNP NEWS will bring you another exclusive explosion in our next publication.
*Source: TNP NEWS*