Audio By Carbonatix
Accra High Court is currently under tight security as the panel overseeing the high treason case involving ACP Benjamin Agordzo prepares to deliver its judgment.
The court premises are closely monitored, with a stationed FPU vehicle and other police vehicles on standby, all linked to the impending judgment.
The heightened security measures are in anticipation of the verdict scheduled for today, attracting attention not only from law enforcement but also from the families and friends of the nine individuals on trial.
These individuals face charges related to an alleged plot to destabilize the country.
The courtroom is filled as supporters gather, eagerly awaiting the judgment.
The trial's judgment date was set on November 22, 2023, following the submission of written arguments by all parties involved.
The accused include Dr. Frederick Yao Mac-Palm, the late Chief Executive Officer of Citadel Hospital, and ACP Dr. Agordzo, along with eight others.
They were charged in April 2021 with conspiracy to commit high treason, abetment to high treason, and high treason.
The accused individuals pleaded not guilty, and all 10 were granted bail while standing trial. However, Dr. Mac-Palm's passing led to the deletion of his testimony from the records.
The prosecution team, led by AG Godfred Yeboah Dame, included prominent figures from the Attorney General's Department, such as Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa and Hilda Craig.
The defence was represented by lawyers including Rita Akukunti Ali, Victor Kodjogah Adawudu, Anthony Lartey, Eric Kpongo, Lamptiig Apanga, and others.
The three-member panel of judges overseeing the case consists of Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, and Justice Stephen Oppong, all serving as additional High Court judges.
State witnesses, including seven soldiers, were presented during the trial, and the prosecution concluded its case on July 12, 2022, after calling a total of 13 witnesses. The trial, which began on June 8, 2021, has garnered significant attention due to the nature of the charges and the involvement of high-profile individuals.
Latest Stories
-
Climate action must put people’s pockets first – Expert says
2 minutes -
The Inconvenient Truth: Not everything called governance is the same thing
12 minutes -
Police arrest two over alleged inciteful religious comments
13 minutes -
Adamus Resources challenges mining lease revocation, accuses government of unlawful process
15 minutes -
Apostle Nyamekye recalls near-death experiences during six years in South Africa
19 minutes -
Kidney patients call for more dialysis machines at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
24 minutes -
GAFET sets GH¢100m target to transform agricultural education by 2028
24 minutes -
Guan communities seek stronger identity and development through annual congress
27 minutes -
Global Game Scouting Tournament set for September in Accra
27 minutes -
Mother remanded for allegedly inflicting cutlass wounds on daughter
30 minutes -
BoG urges banks to develop investment products for Ghanaian diaspora
38 minutes -
Haruna Iddrisu to engage GAUA as government seeks end to university admin
40 minutes -
7-month water crisis at Dawhenya, Gbetsile and its environs disrupt health and school services
41 minutes -
No-Fee-Stress policy has become ‘post-stress’ for students – Dennis Miracles Aboagye
42 minutes -
Government launches GH¢598m project to connect 211 Central Region communities to national grid
44 minutes