The ongoing strike by jurors since May 16 has severely disrupted several important trials, including the highly publicized Ritual killing case involving two boys who have been accused of murdering a ten-year-old boy.
Trials like those of Gregory Afoko, JB Danquah, and the Abessim murder have also been significantly impacted due to jurors’ protests over unpaid allowances.
In the Kasoa case, Nicholas Kini, the second accused, concluded his defense on February 14, 2024. The court awaited closing arguments from the prosecution and defense, as well as final instructions from the judge to the jury for their deliberations and verdict.
Originally set for May 7, the proceedings were postponed to June 24 as the judge had not finished summing up. However, on June 24, court proceedings could not proceed due to the jury strike.
Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, presiding over the case on Monday, lamented the strike, calling it regrettable for the judicial process.