High Court fixes Oct 7 ruling on NAFCO boss's phone seizure request
ACC will hear detailed arguments on why certain seized items should be released for legal preparation ahead of trial, October 7 2024
The High Court in Accra has fixed October 7, 2024 as the date to rule on a request by former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Samuel Ampiah for the return of mobile phones and other items seized by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice. This follows concerns raised by his legal team that these properties are crucial for preparing their defence in the ongoing trial.
Justice Jamila A. Inkoom emphasized the importance of resolving this application promptly as it directly impacts the preparation of the accused persons' case for the main hearing scheduled for next year. The court noted that the ruling will clarify which specific items may be accessed for legal strategy purposes.
According to the summary, the State has already filed its response to this application, indicating readiness to oppose any release of the seized materials without proper justification
