The Chronicle

The Chronicle in its lead story; "Akwasi Agyeman dragged to court...for stabbing two cab drivers ...Police unwilling to prosecute." Says Nana Akwasi Agyeman, the mayor of Kumasi, will on Friday, January 15, appear before a Kumasi High Court where he has been sue by a taxi driver, Mr Jacob Konadu Agyemang

Konadu is claiming more than 10m cedis in damage in general and special damages for intentional and willful harm caused him by the Metropolitan Chief Executive.

The paper said Konadu is also claiming damages for the wrongful seizure and detention of his vehicle GT 1307 F for 14 days by Nana Agyeman.

The Chronicle says it has learnt that the suit was filed on July 24, 1998. However, hearing was delayed for negotiations, aimed at settling the matter out of court. Negotiations broke down when the plaintiff refused to accept terms proposed by the defendant.