I think there should be a clearer interpretation of Articles 162 verses 164 of the ’92 Constitution. So that ‘common cold’ even though ‘ailment’, shall not be considered as ‘liver cancer.
Under what scrutiny is his statement a threat to National Security? Does he intend to incite a violation of the law? Is that so-called violation imminent and likely? Does his speech create a clear and present danger of bringing about substantial lawlessness? On the balance, is his detention an attack on free press or protection of unharmed National Security?
Threat to National Security is no joke like the Court wouldn’t have granted him bail.
Facts of the case
The facts according to the charge sheet filed by the police are that “the complainant, in this case, is a businessman based in Tema while A1 and A2 are broadcast journalists working at Onua TV and 3 FM, a radio station in Accra”.
“During December 2021, A1 who claimed to have obtained fishy information about the complainant’s dealings at Tema Port during his morning show program airings mentioned the complainant’s name and threatened to expose and disgrace him.
This is more reason why captain smart is in hot waters apart from the purported inciting chaos in the country.
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