Electoral Commission Theft Case One Granted Bail 3 Others Still on Remand

Three out of the four persons who were arraigned in connection with the stolen biometric devices and laptops belonging to the Electoral Commission have been refused bail by the District Court in Dansoman.

One another, Joseph Blankson Adumadze the (third accused) through his lawyers informed the court that he has been granted bail by the High Court.

Three of the accused; Philip Tetteh a labourer, Benjamin Fienyi a security man and Joseph Blankson Adumadze a database administrator have pleaded not guilty to the charge of conspiracy to steal and stealing. The fourth accused a 23-year-old, Clifford has also pleaded not guilty for dishonesty receiving.

When the case was called today before Ms. Halimah El Alawa Abdul Basit, Lawyer for Clifford Yeboah, a 23-year-old student also prayed the court to grant him bail citing academic obstacles as he is still on remand.

While pleading with the court to grant his client bail because the third accused Joseph Blankson Adumadze was on bail, his client presented himself to the court.

He also infomed the court that, some items valued not more than Two Thousand cedis (GHC 2,000) have been retrieved from his client.

Meanwhile, the prosecution led by Chief Inspector Christopher Wonder, said he was surprised the third accused, Joseph Adumadze was granted bail considering nature of the case.

The prosecution while praying for some days to finalise their investigations noted that the Police have not retrieved the dell laptops which contain significant information.

The case has been adjourned to May 6, 2024 for continuation.Philipa Atanga/Court Reporter/Despite Media