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02 DAILY QUOTE Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party — Herbert Hoover CONTENT ANNIVERSARIES Fri. Sept. 21 — Founders’ Day Fri. Dec. 7 — Farmer’s Day Tues. Dec. 25 — Christmas Wed. Dec. 26 — Boxing Day DAILY HERITAGE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 Published by: EIB Network / Heritage Communications Ltd. Managing Editor: William Asiedu: 0208156974 Editor: Kofi Enchill: 0265653335 ISSN: 0855-52307 VOL 7 Location: Meridian House (Starr FM) Ring Road. Box AD 676, Adabraka, Accra,Ghana. Telephone: +233-0302- 236051, 020-8156974 026-5653335 www.dailyheritage.com.gh Adverts/Mktg: Paul Ampong-Mensah 024-4360782 Fax: +233-0302-237156 Email: news@dailyheritagegh.com.gh heritagenewspaper@yahoo.co.uk FOREIGN BUSINESS South Africa engineer Manglin Pillay sacked after sexism furore PG.04 Nominations for Ghana Business Awards end ARTS & ENT SPORTS Music is not just about talents — Joey B PG.14 Baba Yara riots: 7 Hearts fans granted GH¢50,000 bail PG.10 PG.15 There's hardship in Ghana – Gabby BY KWAME ACHEAMPONG INFLUENTIAL MEMBER of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has observed that there is hardship in Ghana, but there is also a clear sense of direction at fixing it by the NPP government. The comment comes in the wake of the looming large scale unemployment following the decision by the newly-created Consolidated Bank Ghana to sack thousands of people after the takeover of five indigenous banks. “There is hardship, there is unemployment, and it is fair to say that the majority of our people continue to struggle to make ends meet, the typical woes of a developing economy that had been recklessly managed. But, it must also be made clear that there is a clear sense of direction on – not only where the Akufo-Addo government wants to go – but also where it is taking Ghana. “And, where Government is taking the nation is the right way and must be made to succeed. I pray for two things: that Govt will find a workable balance between pursuing the big vision goal and responding to the necessary electoral cycle relief expectations, on the other hand. Again, that the people will have the information and the patience to keep faith •Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko is cousin to President Nana Akufo-Addo “There is hardship, there is unemployment, and it is fair to say that the majority of our people continue to struggle to make ends meet, the typical woes of a developing economy that had been recklessly managed...” with the NPP. If we do not help the NPP to succeed, then I don't know… Ghana's destiny is tied practically to the NPP succeeding. If in doubt just observe that the Ghanaian actually holds the NPP to a higher standard than the NDC. Trust me,” Gabby wrote on Facebook and Twitter on Friday. Earlier, the cousin of the President had taken to Twitter to express concerns over the rush by African leaders to catch the eye of China for help. “Watching 40-odd African leaders lined up
WWW.DAILYHERITAGE.COM.GH DAILY HERITAGE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 03 Fallout from South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup Derek Boateng sues John Paintsil BY MUNTALLA INUSAH muntalla.inusah@dailyheritage.com.gh FORMER GHANA international midfielder, Derek Boateng, and his friend, also an ex-Black Star defender, John Pantsil, are at each other's throat following a suit commenced against Pantsil for a refund of $20, 000 he allegedly borrowed during Ghana's participation in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. After several efforts to retrieve his money had failed, the plaintiff (Boateng) has initiated a court action against his former teammate as the only means to recover his money. The combative former Ghana midfielder, in his writ through his lawful attorney, is asking for the recovery of the $20,000 from the defendant plus interest on the said amount at commercial bank rate from the date the defendant collected the money till the date of final payment and payment of his legal fees and costs. Order for substituted service Since filing the writ in May 15, 2018, efforts by the plaintiff to have it served on the defendant has proved unsuccessful, according to him. He, thus, returned to court for a request of substituted service on August 16, which was granted. Per the new order, the court, presided over by Justice Jennifer Akua Tagoe (Mrs), has directed the posting of a copy of the writ of summons at the last known place of abode of the defendant at H/No 13, Afro Street, Trassaco Estate, Accra. • Over $20,000 borrowed money • Derek Boateng The plaintiff, according to the court, should also leave a copy with any adult found on the premises of the defendant and additionally post a copy on the notice board of the honourable court. The writ, which is posted on the notice board of the Law Courts Complex in Accra bears the seal of High Court of Justices signed by Mr Ekow Dzimm Mensah- Attah, the Registrar, and states that, “the notices shall remain posted for twenty-one days, suit adjourned to September 12, 2018.” Statement of claim According to the statement of claim, the plaintiff said he is a Ghanaian, a footballer and plying his career internationally and resides in London, while the the defendant, John Pantsil, is also a footballer and currently residing in Ghana after successful international career. The plaintiff said, he (Boateng) and the • John Painstil defendant (Pantsil) were all national team players of Ghana Black Stars and were part of the Ghanaian contingent that played in the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa. The plaintiff contended that while the team was in South Africa, the defendant borrowed $20,000 from him (Boateng) and he (Pantsil) promised to pay the money at the camp, but later promised to pay when he returned to his club. According to the plaintiff, defendant assured him that when they left camp for their individual homes, he would refund he money. He later promised to pay the money anytime the plaintiff called, but since then, anytime plaintiff makes effort, “defendant will just say ‘oh, I will bring the money, my brother'.” The plaintiff further stated that because they were playing for the national team, he did not pursue the defendant vigorously for his money thinking that since they were friends, the defendant would willingly pay the money. “On several occasions he demanded the money from the defendant, but in all, he kept giving promises -- I will pay, I will pay…there was a time he (Boateng) demanded the money and the former wife of the defendant stepped in to say that he should exercise patience, the husband will pay,” his statement of claim noted. Gambling The plaintiff averred that recently, when he demanded his money, defendant made it clear that he did not owe the plaintiff, “but admits that that money he collected from the plaintiff was used for gambling at the camp and since he lost, he has no money to give to plaintiff.” The plaintiff said he was not part of that game, but defendant borrowed the money and used it personally for his own interest and therefore must refund the money. The plaintiff also said he had made several efforts to take his money from the defendant, but the defendant had made his mind never to pay the money and that he had made many calls for his money both in Ghana and anywhere he found himself with the defendant, including personally visiting the defendant in his house as well as sending him WhatsApp messages, but all to no avail. The plaintiff said it came to a point that he the defendant stopped answering his calls and replying his messages, so the plaintiff instructed his lawyers to write a demand notice for same, but defendant replied through his lawyer that he did not owe the plaintiff. He said unless compelled by the court, the defendant would not pay the money to the plaintiff. Efforts to reach Pantsil for his response was unsuccessful as calls and messages to his mobile phone went unanswered.
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