The Office of the Attorney-General has told the High Court in Accra that it has significantly advanced its disclosure process in the ongoing criminal trial of former National Service Authority boss, Osei Assibey Antwi, revealing that dozens of documents have already been filed as part of the prosecution’s case.
State Attorney Dufie Prempeh, who is leading the prosecution, informed the court that a total of 49 documents were submitted earlier in the day, forming part of the evidence the Republic intends to rely on in prosecuting the case. She added that further documents are being prepared and will be filed soon to complete the disclosure process.
Addressing the court, Ms Prempeh requested a short adjournment to allow the prosecution to finalise the remaining filings, explaining that the process was still ongoing.
“The Republic has filed disclosures this morning comprising about 49 documents. We are left with another set to file. We humbly pray for a short time to do so,” she stated.
The case centres on allegations that the state suffered a financial loss estimated at GH¢431.7 million during the tenure of the former public official.
Lawyer for the accused, Ralph Poku-Adusei, acknowledged receipt of the documents but indicated that the defence would need sufficient time to carefully review the materials before proceeding.
He reminded the court that the matter had last been heard just over a month ago and stressed the need for adequate preparation.
“We were here exactly a month and three days ago. We will need about a month to peruse their documents,” he submitted.
Mr Assibey Antwi is currently facing 21 criminal charges, including causing financial loss to the state, stealing, and money laundering. He has denied all the allegations and maintains his innocence.
After hearing both sides, the presiding judge, Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie, adjourned the case to May 13, 2026, to allow the prosecution to complete its disclosures and for the defence to study the materials.
In a related development, counsel for the accused applied for a variation of the bail conditions, requesting that his client be allowed to report to the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) office in Kumasi instead of any other designated location.
The prosecution raised no objection to the request.
The court subsequently granted the application and directed that Mr Assibey Antwi comply with the revised reporting arrangement as part of his bail conditions while the trial continues.
