The Operations Manager of Multi Credit Savings and Loans Ltd in Nkawkaw has been arrested and put before the Nkawkaw Magistrate Court for assaulting Martha Adutwumwaa, a 28-year-old mobile banker, reportedly over a GH¢90 shortage.

The court presided over by His Worship Isaac Agyei, heard the case where Elikplim allegedly assaulted Adutwumwaa, leading her to seek medical attention at Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital.

However, she faced challenges in raising the GH¢400 required for a medical report.

Following the incident, the judge has deferred judgment to Friday, June 28, 2024. Elikplim has been remanded into police custody pending the final decision.

A video circulating on social media captured the disturbing scene, showing Elikplim continuing to assault Adutwumwaa despite attempted intervention by coworkers.

Engaging the media, Adutwumwaa noted that during their disagreement, Elikplim informed her about seeing her in his dreams in life-threatening situations and managing to overcome her. He is said to have then told Adutwumwaa that he had the power to ensure she was paralysed.

Adutuwmwaa says she informed him of his incapabilities.

The case has sparked outrage and concerns over workplace safety and employee rights in Ghana.

Per Ghana’s Labour Act 2003, Clause 18 notes that “An employer shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the health and safety of employees.”

Clause 38 of the law reads that “A person who contravenes any of these regulations commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of twenty-five penalty units.”

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