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Former President John Dramani Mahama appears to have broken his silence about the imprisonment of three people who served under his administration by the Accra Superior Commercial Court, presided over by Judge Eric Kyei Baffour.
The people are Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie, former chairman of the Board of the National Communications Authority (NCA); William Tetteh Tevie, former CEO of the NCA; Nana Owusu Ensaw, former board member; Alhaji Salifu Mimina Osman, former Deputy Coordinator for Homeland Security, and a businessman, George Derek Oppong.
One of them was acquitted on appeal and the other was released leaving the three, who were imprisoned for six years with forced labor. They were accused of causing financial loss to the state by failing to follow the “correct procedure” in awarding a $ 4 million contract for an Israeli Pegassus spy machine.
However, the judge acquitted them on robbery charges and conspiracy to rob.
Judge Eric Kyei Baffour also ruled that William Tevie and Alhaji Osman did not benefit in any way from the transaction, but imprisoned them for breach of the acquisition procedure.
John Dramani Mahama reacts
NDC leader John Mahama, who named the trio, on May 13 posted a cryptic Twitter image of “Lady Justice” blindfolded but firmly holding his scales and sword that has deep meaning.
Mahama added the message: [“When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself” —Louis Nizer.]
“When a man points a finger at another person, he must remember that four of his fingers point to himself”
—Louis Nizer. pic.twitter.com/XLiNcZX0tN– John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) May 12, 2020
The meaning of the Mahama message
Mahama’s message has been given a meaning that shows that the nuclear plant’s nominees will face the same thing because their crimes are worse.
Here’s a breakdown of the symbolism of Mahama’s message on Twitter:
The scales: These represent fairness and the obligation of the law (through its representatives) to weigh the evidence presented in court. It is necessary to analyze each side of a legal case and make comparisons as justice is done.
Sword: This element symbolizes enforcement and respect, and means that justice supports your decision and decision, and can take action. The fact that the sword is drawn and very visible is a sign that justice is transparent and is not an implementation of fear. A double-edged blade means that justice can rule against either party once the evidence has been examined, and is obligated to enforce the judgment as well as protect or defend the innocent party.
Band: This first appeared on a statue of Lady Justice in the 16th century and has been used intermittently since then. Apparently, its original meaning was that the judicial system tolerated abuse or ignorance of aspects of the law. However, in modern times, the blindfold represents the impartiality and objectivity of the law and does not allow external factors, such as politics, wealth or fame, to influence its decisions.
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