Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Enoch Afoakwa said while Mr. Akpaloo was cautioned in connection with ongoing investigations, he has not been formally charged with any offence.

“The matter under investigation relates to a commercial dispute currently before the Commercial Division of the Accra High Court. He has not been formally charged but has been cautioned on some offences under investigation,” Afoakwa explained.

He clarified that Mr. Akpaloo was the only person involved in the case and insisted that his wife is not in custody. “It is only him. His wife is not in custody. It is not true,” he said.

Afoakwa also called on the media to avoid spreading misinformation, warning that false reports could harm the reputation of state institutions. “The media is there to inform, educate, and entertain. But when there is misinformation, it can damage the reputation of the state institution,” he added.

He praised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for its professional handling of the case. “Even when they brought him from Kumasi, it was very pleasant. They offered us chilled water and took us in. The way they are handling this case—devoid of intimidation—is commendable,” he said.

Mr. Akpaloo was picked up by EOCO officials on Wednesday morning, but his legal team insists the matter is strictly a commercial dispute being addressed by both EOCO and the courts.

Source: Gertrude Otchere

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Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, lawyer Enoch Afoakwah said Kwakye Asare was arrested in Ejisu, Ashanti Region, and charged with one count of offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace following a broadcast authorities claim contained unsubstantiated allegations related to the August 6 crash.

According to Afoakwah, prosecutors initially requested that Kwakye Asare be remanded to allow for ongoing investigations.

The defence applied for bail, which was declined. “He pleaded not guilty, yet he continues to be remanded,” the lawyer noted, adding that the case has faced multiple adjournments, with the next hearing scheduled for August 27.

During the most recent sitting at Accra Circuit Court 9, prosecutors admitted that disclosures were complete and would be filed at the registrar’s office on Monday, but still requested that the presenter remain in custody.

“We cannot understand why the prosecution still insists on keeping him detained when they say investigations are done,” Afoakwah stressed.

He cited the Supreme Court ruling in Kpebu vs Attorney-General (No. 2), Article 296 of the 1992 Constitution, and Section 96(6) of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30), arguing that bail is a constitutional right unless an accused pleads guilty or is convicted.

“Our concern is how the prosecution is handling this case, especially given that the law is clear on the conditions for granting bail,” he emphasised.

Source: Gertrude Otchere

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