National Democratic Congress' (NDC) Chairman for Nkwanta South, Prosper Akamani has been granted bail to an amount of GH¢20,000 with two sureties.
Mr Prosper Akamani has been accused of stabbing 2 NPP supporters at Dadiase, a farming community after various celebrations following the results of the 2020 Elections.
On Wednesday, December 16, Mr Prosper Akamani appeared before the Nkwanta South Magistrate Court.
His Lordship Baba Issaku Iddi of the Nkwanta South Magistrate Court upon several calls by the legal representative of Mr Akamani granted the accused bail of GH¢20,000.
Lawyer Jacob Tapunjah who spoke to JoyNews after the hearing was insistent that the accusations made against the defendant, Prosper Akamai has no judicial basis.
"The law says whoever commits an offence, even murder is entitled to bail," he added.
Lawyer Jacob Tapunjah said he is pleased by the decision passed by the Magistrate Court.
On Monday, December 14, the NDC Chair was reprimanded in police custody after he was handed over by party Constituency executives.
Meanwhile, Mr Aketai Frank, who sustained various injuries is receiving treatment at the Nkwanta Municipal Hospital.
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