A three-member panel of the High Court is set to determine a date for delivering judgment in the case involving Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr. Benjamin Agordzo and eight other defendants, who are facing charges of allegedly plotting to overthrow the government.
The defense lawyers and the accused have successfully concluded their defense, while the prosecution had earlier closed its case after presenting 13 witnesses.
All parties, including prosecution and defense, have been directed to submit their written addresses by October 17, with the judgment delivery scheduled for November 22, 2023.
The case involves charges of conspiracy to commit high treason, abetment to high treason, and high treason against ACP Dr. Agordzo, Dr. Frederick Yao Mac-Palm, and eight others. Following the death of Dr. Mac-Palm, his evidence has been removed from the records.
The trial began on June 8, 2021, and the prosecution called 13 witnesses, including seven soldiers, to testify. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges and have been granted bail.
The case centers on allegations that the accused were involved in a plot to overthrow the government. The prosecution argued that they were part of a group planning to stage demonstrations to achieve this goal and had procured weapons and explosives for this purpose.
The trial has garnered significant attention and debate.
The case has seen the involvement of numerous legal professionals, including the Attorney General’s team and defense lawyers representing the accused. The three-member panel of judges for the case is presided over by Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe.
The charges brought against the accused include the alleged possession of unregistered pistols, explosives, grenades, ammunition, and related equipment. The case has raised significant public interest and is being closely monitored.
The judgment, scheduled for November 22, 2023, will provide a crucial decision on the legal outcome of this high-profile case.