OSP Appeals High Court Judgment In Sarfo-Kantanka Bribery case

   






Source: Ghanaian Times 

27th June ,2025

The office of the special prosecutor (OSP) has failed against the judgement  of the high court in Kumasi which acquitted and discharge Alexander Kwabena Sargo   Kantanka  Former president, Nana Addo's   Nominee for  municipal chief  executive for juaben in Ashanti region, in an alleged bribery case 
    Sarfo Kantanka  was captured in viral videos demanding refunds from assembly members  after his MCE nomination was rejected twice . 
  He was later charged 26 counts of  corruption  for allegedly paying bribes to facilitate his approval. 


1.Does the image aligns with the message

The image is purposeful and consistent with the headline, enhancing the clarity and impact of the message being conveyed.


2. What emotional response does the image elicit.


The image is designed to make viewers feel that the OSP is taking strong, decisive action in the face of possible

 injustice or corruption—evoking trust,
 anticipation, and possibly concern about t
he implications of the case.


3. Is the image biased or manipulated?

The image appears to be factual, professional, and unbiased, serving an informative—not persuasive—purpose.


4.How does the image composition contribute to the narrative

The composition of the image contributes meaningfully to the narrative by reinforcing key themes of authority, professionalism, and urgency. 
 

5. Does the image add depth or simply reinforce the headlines?

While the image clearly reinforces the headline, it also adds narrative depth by giving viewers a glimpse of the person, environment, and emotional tone behind the institutional action. It's more than just visual confirmation—it subtly builds trust and seriousness around the story.



6.Would an alternative image change the reader's perception ?

Yes, an alternative image could significantly change the reader’s perception—either reinforcing or altering the tone, credibility, or emotional impact of the story. Here's how:

7.How does the image compare to others covering the same story


Your choice of image aligns with a calm, authoritative, and professional narrative, grounding the reader in the institutional gravity of the appeal. Other images, depending on who is shown, can either humanize the accused or reinforce the legal process abstractly. Each delivers a subtly different angle on the same news.

8.Is the image culturally or politically significant


Yes, the image is both culturally and politically significant, especially within the Ghanaian context. 


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