According to the Judge, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, the case has been adjourned to May 9, 2024 after granting Dr Aziz Basit Bamba’s plea to allow him time to review a witness statement he had just received.
However, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe urged the parties not to go beyond legal break thus, help and abide by the time scheduled by the court.
BACK GROUND
They have all pleaded not guilty to five counts of abetment to wilfully cause financial loss to the state, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, contravention of the Public Procurement Act, and intentionally misapplying public property.
Meanwhile, the Attorney-General has indicated plans to drop the charges against Dr Anemana, who is currently receiving medical care overseas. Dr. Anemana was expected to continue his testimony via a video link. However, his wife told the court through the video link, that the accused person was unable to join the proceedings because he was undergoing medical tests in an operating theatre.
Dr Anemana was granted permission by the Court to travel outside the country for medical treatment.
Principal State Attorney Richard Gyimbibi informed the Court that the Attorney General intends to file a Noelle prosequi in respect of Dr. Anemana.
The third accused, Richard Jakpa, has been asked by the Court to prepare to open his defence. Both the prosecution and defence are expected to give their oral addresses on April 9, 2024.
