The suspended Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Sekondi-Takoradi, Abdul Mumin Issah, is set to reappear before the court this morning.
The embattled Mayor was arrested by the Western Regional Police Command on Thursday, February 3, for an alleged motor traffic offence, verbal assault, and offensive conduct against a Police officer “who was performing his lawful duty.”
Subsequently, he was put before the court to respond to the charges levelled against him.
Making his first appearance, Mr Issah pleaded not guilty to all charges and was subsequently granted bail to the tune of ¢100,000 with three sureties.
An altercation between the MCE and a police officer, one Superintendent Andrew Sarfo, near the Kwesimintsim cemetery was captured on tape that went viral on social media.
The suspended Mayor was heard on tape, threatening the police officer with a transfer.
He also described the officer as “ugly” and said he would beat him to death.
However, the officer stood his ground and challenged the MCE’s authority to disrespect and threaten him.
During the first hearing, the Judge, Michael Ampadu, cautioned that the Takoradi Circuit Court ‘A’ will deal with anyone according to the law, irrespective of their positions or ranks in the society.
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