News Night: Public Tribunals Bill Sparks Fresh Clash; Volta Star Workers Threaten Protest

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The proposed Public Tribunals Bill has ignited another heated confrontation in Parliament as Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin clashes with Attorney General Dominic Ayine, with the Minority insisting Ghana's current justice system has no need for public tribunals and warning of far-reaching consequences should Parliament approve the legislation.

Also tonight, retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba has accused Parliament of placing political interests above the national good. He praises former MPs, including Andy Appiah-Kubi, for challenging former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, despite the political cost.

Meanwhile, more than 500 workers of Volta Star Limited are demanding over three years of unpaid salaries after President Mahama announced plans for a strategic partnership to revive the textile company. The workers are threatening demonstrations if government fails to honour its commitments.

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is raising concern over a growing public health crisis, warning that one in two Ghanaian women is at risk of hypertension as obesity rates climb.

Plus, an Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 43-year-old TikToker to one year in prison after she was convicted for insulting President John Mahama. We bring you the exclusive details of the charges and the court's ruling.

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