The New Juaben Traditional Council has endorsed the decision by the New Juaben Municipal Security Council to close down the Peace PROTOA loading bay at the Koforidua Accra Lorry Station, citing insecurity.
In a formal communication to the Eastern Regional Minister, the Yiadom Hwedie Secretariat, on behalf of Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III, Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area, expressed satisfaction with the move, describing it as a necessary step to restore peace within the municipality’s transport sector.
According to the statement signed by Mr. Kwaku Anim, Personal Assistant to the Omanhene, the Omanhene “cannot work with Mr. Joshua Kofi Sogah and his group,” whom he accused of undermining the authority of the traditional council for more than three years.
The Secretariat also recommended that the now-vacated loading space be reallocated to another transport union that would respect institutional directives and collaborate with the traditional authority.
Executives of PROTOA Dismisses Kofi Soga Over Ghc360,000 Financial Misconduct and other Offences
In a related development,the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA Ghana) has officially confirmed the dismissal of Mr. Joshua Kofi Soga—popularly known as French Man and formerly a member of Peace PROTOA, Koforidua Branch.
The dismissal has been in effect since 2021 but has now been publicly announced following the conclusion of a prolonged legal dispute.
The decision comes after a final court judgment delivered on 28th June 2024, which brought closure to disagreements between the Association and the dismissed member.
According to PROTOA, Mr. Soga was removed from the Association based on four major grounds: financial misconduct, insubordination, a criminal conviction, and conduct deemed unbecoming of a member.
In a dismissal letter signed by the National Chairman of PROTOA Ghana, Mr. Benjamin Agorsu Katsekpor, the Association stated that Mr. Soga, while serving as Interim Management Committee Treasurer, allegedly acted together with Mr. Francis Akaglo to unlawfully withdraw GH¢360,120 from the Peace PROTOA bank account. An audit conducted by AGEN Business Consult reportedly confirmed the financial discrepancies.
PROTOA said this conduct breached Regulations 5 and 6 of its national Code of Ethics.
The Association further indicated that Mr. Soga was convicted and sentenced to 30 days’ imprisonment, a situation which automatically disqualifies him from voting or contesting for any office under Article 16 of the PROTOA Constitution.
In addition, PROTOA accused Mr. Soga of insubordination for allegedly refusing to cooperate with a three-member council established to oversee Peace PROTOA operations during the period of investigations.
The NEC also cited his alleged repeated engagement in disruptive and inappropriate behaviour at the lorry station—actions they say tarnished the Association’s image and disrupted its smooth operations.
PROTOA concludes that these combined offences informed their decision to permanently dismiss Mr. Soga from the Association.
Meanwhile the New Juaben South Security Council has temporary closed down the Peace PROTOA Loading bay due to insecurity as a result of the protracted dispute and recent rising tensions.
Source: Mybrtyfmonline.com
New Juaben Omanhene endorses closure of Peace PROTOA station in Koforidua over security concerns.
The New Juaben Traditional Council has endorsed the decision by the New Juaben Municipal Security Council to close down the Peace PROTOA loading bay at the Koforidua Accra Lorry Station, citing insecurity.
In a formal communication to the Eastern Regional Minister, the Yiadom Hwedie Secretariat, on behalf of Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III, Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area, expressed satisfaction with the move, describing it as a necessary step to restore peace within the municipality’s transport sector.
According to the statement signed by Mr. Kwaku Anim, Personal Assistant to the Omanhene, the Omanhene “cannot work with Mr. Joshua Kofi Sogah and his group,” whom he accused of undermining the authority of the traditional council for more than three years.
The Secretariat also recommended that the now-vacated loading space be reallocated to another transport union that would respect institutional directives and collaborate with the traditional authority.
Executives of PROTOA Dismisses Kofi Soga Over Ghc360,000 Financial Misconduct and other Offences
In a related development,the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA Ghana) has officially confirmed the dismissal of Mr. Joshua Kofi Soga—popularly known as French Man and formerly a member of Peace PROTOA, Koforidua Branch.
The dismissal has been in effect since 2021 but has now been publicly announced following the conclusion of a prolonged legal dispute.
The decision comes after a final court judgment delivered on 28th June 2024, which brought closure to disagreements between the Association and the dismissed member.
According to PROTOA, Mr. Soga was removed from the Association based on four major grounds: financial misconduct, insubordination, a criminal conviction, and conduct deemed unbecoming of a member.
In a dismissal letter signed by the National Chairman of PROTOA Ghana, Mr. Benjamin Agorsu Katsekpor, the Association stated that Mr. Soga, while serving as Interim Management Committee Treasurer, allegedly acted together with Mr. Francis Akaglo to unlawfully withdraw GH¢360,120 from the Peace PROTOA bank account. An audit conducted by AGEN Business Consult reportedly confirmed the financial discrepancies.
PROTOA said this conduct breached Regulations 5 and 6 of its national Code of Ethics.
The Association further indicated that Mr. Soga was convicted and sentenced to 30 days’ imprisonment, a situation which automatically disqualifies him from voting or contesting for any office under Article 16 of the PROTOA Constitution.
In addition, PROTOA accused Mr. Soga of insubordination for allegedly refusing to cooperate with a three-member council established to oversee Peace PROTOA operations during the period of investigations.
The NEC also cited his alleged repeated engagement in disruptive and inappropriate behaviour at the lorry station—actions they say tarnished the Association’s image and disrupted its smooth operations.
PROTOA concludes that these combined offences informed their decision to permanently dismiss Mr. Soga from the Association.
Meanwhile the New Juaben South Security Council has temporary closed down the Peace PROTOA Loading bay due to insecurity as a result of the protracted dispute and recent rising tensions.
Source:Mybrtyfmonline.com
