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15 Nov

Pastor Love Granted GH₵2M Bail; Appeals Against 48-Month Jail Term

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The High Court in Accra has granted bail to convicted Pastor Hammond Love in the sum of GH₵2 million as he seeks to appeal his 48-month jail term. In addition to the bail sum, the convict, affectionately known as Pastor Love, must provide three sureties who can justify their properties within the jurisdiction of Accra. The court, presided over by Justice Naa Koowa Quarshie, further stipulated that Pastor Love must deposit his passport with the registry. The passport must remain valid until at least November 15, 2025. Pastor Love, who was present in court, is also required to report to…

07 Oct

Accra High Court Denies Barker Vormawor Bail

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An Accra High Court has refused to grant bail to one of the leaders of the Democracy Hub, Oliver Baker-Vormawor, who organised a recent three-day protest to draw attention to the impact of illegal mining activities, urging the government to take swift action. The court, presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame, denied his bail application, citing the need for further investigation and concerns about the possibility of public unrest if he is released. Oliver is currently standing bail for treason, and for that reason he cannot be granted bail for another offence, the judge noted. His legal team has argued…

07 Oct

Anti-Galamsey Protestors Granted ¢70k Bail Each

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An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame, has granted bail to Ama Governor and eight other individuals involved in recent anti-galamsey protests, setting the bail at GH¢70,000 and requiring two sureties for each defendant. The remaining individuals are Emmanuel Gyan, Emmanuel Kwabena Addo, Ziblim Yakubu, Oheneba Prempeh, Philip Owusu Kwabena, Akisibik Desmond, Von Coffie, and Sadik Yakubu. This ruling follows a hearing that assessed the legal and societal implications of the protestors’ actions against illegal mining in Ghana. The bail conditions aim to ensure that the accused remain available for future court proceedings while allowing them temporary…

22 Aug

Wyllbee’s Lynching: Alleged Lover Granted 100k Bail

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Nana Yaa Nyarko, the primary suspect in Wyllbee’s murder case has been granted bail by the Adum High Court. This ruling follows previous unsuccessful attempts to secure bail from the Akropong Circuit Court. Nana Yaa’s bail was set at GHS 100,000 with sureties, marking an important moment in the ongoing case that has garnered widespread public attention. The Adum High Court’s decision also extended to a second accused individual in the case, who was granted bail under the same terms. However, the court’s ruling was delivered in the absence of Nana Yaa Nyarko. A precautionary measure that was taken due…

11 Dec

New Force Spokesperson Pleads Not Guilty, Granted Bail

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The Kaneshie District Court has granted bail to spokesperson for the New Force, Shalimar Abbiussi. The lady, first seen in the group's campaign video, is being charged with allegedly obtaining a student permit by false declaration. Among others, the video highlighted the suffering of Ghanaians under the Akufo-Addo administration using recent demonstrations to question the role of leadership in addressing the concerns of the citizenry. This morning, she was escorted to the court premises in the company of officers from the National Bureau of Investigations. Ms Shalimar has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Some persons were spotted hoisting placards…

21 Sep

Cecilia Dapaah’s Case: Accused Persons Unable To Execute Bail

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Lawyers for those arrested in the money-stealing case of the former Minister for Sanitation and water resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, have bemoaned the inability of their clients to post their bail bond. An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to four out of the seven accused persons. Mr Augustine Gyamfi who represented Sarah Agyei, the second accused in the case said, “It was not that they were not making any attempt to execute the bail granted by the court, but the interpretation of the bail condition was a challenge.” He, therefore, prayed to the court for a variation of bail. The…

18 May

Shop Attendant Granted Bail Over CH₵60,000

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A shop attendant who allegedly stole boxes of cosmetic products from a businesswoman to establish her own shop has been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court. Perdicta Yeboah, who was charged with stealing, pleaded not guilty and was remanded. When the case was called on Monday, May 15, 2023, Francis Annan Acquah, counsel for the accused person, prayed the Court to grant his client bail saying she had people of substance to stand as sureties. He said, “My Lord, the accused person has been on Police inquiry bail and has not interfered with the Police investigation. “I pray that…

18 May

Software Engineer Allegedly Involved In The Sale Of Rented Cars Granted GH¢600,000 Bail

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Eugene Kyei Yeboah, aka Sparrow, who allegedly rented two vehicles from two rental companies and sold them to a mechanic, has made his second appearance before an Adentan Circuit Court. Yeboah, a 26-year-old software engineer, charged with stealing, forgery of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) documents, and two counts of defrauding by false pretences, has pleaded not guilty. The accused was earlier remanded by the court pending further investigations. It also preserved his plea. The court presided over by Sedinam Awo Balokah later admitted him to bail in the sum of GH¢ 600,000 with four sureties, two to…