Speaker Bagbin names 21 accused persons in four pending cocaine related cases

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that 21 individuals are currently facing trial in connection with four major narcotics-related cases before the courts in Ghana. The disclosure was made during parliamentary proceedings as lawmakers considered issues surrounding cocaine seizures and a motion related to the matter.

Mr Bagbin explained that official searches conducted through the court registry had confirmed the existence of four separate criminal cases involving several accused persons facing different charges. He provided details of the proceedings to give Parliament a clearer understanding of the legal developments surrounding the narcotics investigations.

The first case, Republic v. Mercy Nneli Nyaji and Others, involves five individuals facing four criminal counts. Those listed include Collins Yaw Antwi, James Donkor, James Osei-Frimpong, popularly known as Royal, and Frank. However, Royal and Frank are reportedly still at large.

The second proceeding involves Francis Amanor, Frank Aduboahen, Togbe Agbeti, Andrews Tetteh Amponsah, Daniel Laryea and Helena Ekua Denkyi. The six individuals are facing three criminal counts in connection with the case.

In the third case, Desmond Koranteng, also known as Paul Kweku Yeboah and Biggs, is standing trial alongside Mussa Attah, alias Kromo, Kweku Okyere, Jessica Hartog and Jos Leijdekkers, popularly known as Bolle Jos. The accused persons are facing two counts, while Leijdekkers, a foreign national, is reportedly at large.

The fourth case involves Ashish Joshi, Emanuel Adjei, Emanuel Atiemo, Peter Agbelegor and Edward Eshun, who are facing three criminal counts.

Speaker Bagbin added that detailed summaries of the four cases, together with relevant evidentiary documents, had been attached to the official parliamentary records supporting the ongoing proceedings.

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