Yesterday a senior state attorney, told Accra High Court that Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Agordzo will interfere with investigation if he is granted bail.
Mrs Hilda Craig argued that accused, who was charged with abetment of treason felony, was likely to get in the way of police and military men as well as personnel of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), who would testify against the accused.
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She told the court presided by Justice Charles Ekow Baiden that the conduct of a senior police officer, who encouraged the overthrow of the government should not be glossed over.
Mr Martin Kpebu, counsel for accused, had applied for bail for his client, which the prosecution had opposed.
It is the case of the applicant that the hands of the judge are not tied and that the high court had jurisdiction to grant bail.
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The lawyer said ACP Agordzor was a senior police officer, very revered and disciplined and would appear to stand trial.
BY MALIK SULLEMANA
