The Accra Circuit Court 9 has remanded into police custody two persons who were arrested in connection with violent disturbances at the National Youth and Women Wing congress of the National Democratic Congress in December 2022.
Abdul Haild Shaibu also known as Olu and Razak Ibrahim alias Oga pleaded not guilty to two charges of prohibition of vigilante groups and activities.
According to the particulars of offense, the duo on December 10, 2022, armed with offensive weapons ”resorted to the use of violence to further their interests as members of the the NDC.”
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They, however, pleaded not guilty to two charges of prohibition of vigilante groups and activities.
The court presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah noted that if granted bail, the suspects will abscond since they are not residents of the jurisdiction.
Counsel for the accused persons had argued that the duo are security personnel at a Pub in Tamale and hence would show up in court if granted bail.
The court added that the two would interfere with investigations since the police is also on a manhunt for 14 others.
Source: Laud Adu Asare|TV3|Onuaonline.com
