President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-characterization Addo’s of the controversy surrounding Aisha Huang’s alleged departure from Ghana and re-entry has been described as a figure of speech by Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah.
In a radio interview on Monday in Ho, the President stated that he was unsure whether the notorious Chinese illegal miner had been deported or had fled.
The remark has since sparked public outrage, with many questioning the President’s briefings on the subject.
However, the Information Minister told Eyewitness News that the President is fully aware of the facts of the case.
“It was a figure of speech. The President knows what happened. He has clarity on it. It was a question he was answering… [That was why he said] That he was not too sure that this was deportation or repatriation.”
The Ghanaian government insists that Aisha Huang was repatriated, not deported.
She was returned to China under the name En Huang.
The issue of whether or not the notorious Chinese illegal miner was deported resurfaced after President Nana Akufo-Addo stated in a media interview that he was unsure whether she fled the country or was actually deported.
According to official records obtained by Citi News, Aisha Huang’s residence permit was revoked on December 19, 2018, and an Ethiopian Airlines ticket was purchased for her departure.
The government has yet to respond to whether Aisha Huang was properly escorted out of the jurisdiction and whether her arrival in China was supervised by the Ghana Mission in Beijing, among other questions.
When asked about the situation, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stated, “the fact is she was repatriated from Ghanaian jurisdiction.”
“She found herself back in Ghanaian territory.” The security agencies did not retire for the night. She was arrested and is now in custody. “Bail has not been granted for her,” he added.
Shift focus to prosecution
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah wants the conversation about Aisha Huang to focus on her prosecution.
Since her arrest earlier this month, the focus has been on how she ended up back in Ghana after reports that she was ordered to leave the country in 2018.
While documents show she was served with a repatriation notice in December 2018, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah stated that “the majority of people are interested in what happens next.”
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Mr Nkrumah reiterated the government’s intention to charge Aisha Huang under the new mining laws enacted in 2018.
Because of stricter laws, she faces up to 15 years in prison.
“The Attorney General has stated unequivocally that he intends to prosecute under this new piece of legislation, Act 995.”
Mr. Nkrumah reiterated the government’s intention to charge Aisha Huang under the new mining laws enacted in 2018.
Because of stricter laws, she faces up to 15 years in prison.
“The Attorney General has stated unequivocally that under this new piece of legislation, Act 995, he will ensure full prosecution.”
“She was actually repatriated from Ghanaian jurisdiction.” She was returned to Ghanaian jurisdiction. The security agencies did not retire for the night. She was arrested and is now in custody. She has been denied bail.”
“I believe that all of our national attention must be focused on that, to see it through and to produce results for the people of Ghana,” Mr. Oppong Nkrumah said.
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