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Bail application for so-called secessionists dismissed


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By
Caleb Kuleke, GNA

Ho, Dec.13, GNA – A
Ho High Court has dismissed a bail application brought before it by lawyers of
persons arrested in connection with an alleged declaration of independence of
some parts of Volta and Oti regions.

Justice Eric Baah,
Supervising High Court Judge, who refused the bail application held the view
that granting bail to the applicants could lead to interference in the ongoing
investigations by the police.

Emile Atsu Agbakpe,
lawyer for the accused persons had moved the motion for bail and prayed the
court to grant the accused persons bail but his motion was objected to by
Prosecution led by Chief Superintendent of Police, Ayamga Yakubu.

The prosecution in
his objection said there was likelihood that when the applicants were granted bail
they would continue with their “treasonable” preparation and actions
detrimental to the peace, unity, and orderliness of the country and therefore
prayed the court to dismiss the application.

The prosecution said
the applicants were in custody to prevent continuous commission of the offence
and that no delay in investigation or trial has been occasioned so far.

The case was
adjourned to December 18, 2019.

GNA


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