The suspects, including 25 men and two women, were granted GH₵20,000 bail each with two sureties, one of whom must be justified.

This occurred when they appeared before the court, presided over by Her Ladyship Adwoa Akyemaa Ofosu, on Wednesday.

They are, however, expected to reappear on December 19, 2024.

Speaking to Adom News after the proceedings, the counsel for the accused, Nkrabea Effah Dartey, expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision.

Meanwhile, Nana Saka Darko, who spoke on behalf of the Abetifi palace, also stated that they are not against the bail but hope for a fair verdict at the end.

The men, initially thought by residents to be National Security operatives, were said to have been led by Obaapanyin Yaa Asantewaa, the Abrewatia of Kwahu, to the Abetifi Palace, where they detained Asiedu Agyemang III on November 7, 2024.

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The suspects were part of a group that stormed the Abetifi Palace to destool Akyemfour Asiedu Agyemang III, who is currently acting as the President of the Kwahu Traditional Area.

They were remanded on November 8 when they made their first appearance.

Efforts by their lawyer, Nkrabea Effah Dartey, to secure their bail when the case was called on Thursday, November 14, proved futile.

The court, presided over by Her Lordship Adwoa Akyemaa Ofosu, remanded them again into police custody to reappear on November 27, 2024.

Speaking to Adom News, the lawyer for the accused persons said he was not happy with the decision of the court.

However, the spokesperson for the Abetifi Palace, Nana Saka Darko, commended the court for the decision as investigations continue into the incident.

The men, initially thought by residents to be National Security operatives, were said to have been led by Obaapanyin Yaa Asantewaa, the Abrewatia of Kwahu, to the Abetifi Palace, where they detained Asiedu Agyemang III.

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He was accompanied by national, Eastern regional, and constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Also present were a number of former appointees from various NDC administrations, led by former Chief of Staff Julius Debrah.

Below are the photos from the event:

John Mahama honours Abetifihene on his 30th anniversary