Four men have been remanded into police custody by the Dansoman Circuit Court over their alleged involvement in a violent attack on the Kwabenya Palace.
Ten other suspects believed to be connected to the incident remain at large.
The accused persons—identified as Philip Addy, also known as Nii Oshipi, a businessman; Oppong Abdulai, a footballer; Arimeyaw Mumuni, a mechanic; and Eric Nii Aryee Mensah, alias Nii Atomic, also a mechanic—were arraigned before the court on Friday.
They all pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit crime, causing unlawful damage, assault, and abetment of crime.
The case, presided over by Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, saw the prosecution led by Chief Inspector Christopher Wonder argue strongly against bail. According to him, investigations were still ongoing, and releasing the accused could lead to interference or potential flight.
He also stressed that the safety of the complainant would be endangered if the accused were granted bail.
The prosecution named the ten other suspects yet to be arrested as Andrews Ani Attoh, a security man; Lawrence Okai-Ayitey, an administrator; Arnold Mensah; Edem Agudu; Benjamin Ayikwei Aryee; Jonathan Nii Addy; Isaac Addy Kpani; Theophilus, alias Bad Bad; Paa Naa Mensah; and Abdul Hamid Ofoli.
Prosecution’s Account of the Incident
The incident, according to the prosecution, took place on August 20, 2025, at the residence of Nii Abbey Okanfra III, Chief of Kwabenya.
He is the first complainant in the matter, with his son, David Nii Okanja Aryee, and driver, Prince Leroy Sarkodie, also listed as complainants.
At about 8:00 p.m. that evening, a group allegedly led by Nii Atomic and Arnold Mensah, who is currently on the run, mobilised a number of young men from the community.
The group claimed the Chief was secretly installing a Queen Mother and stormed the palace armed with pump-action guns, cutlasses, and sacks filled with empty beer bottles.
The prosecution told the court that gunshots were fired indiscriminately, and beer bottles were hurled at the palace, causing significant destruction.
CCTV cameras valued at GH¢12,800 and glass windows estimated at GH¢5,560 were destroyed in the attack. Two vehicles—a Honda CR-V without registration plates and a Toyota Vitz with registration number GR 8839-24—were also damaged. The State Transport Corporation is expected to assess the full extent of the vehicle damages.
During the assault, David Nii Okanja Aryee was reportedly beaten, sustaining injuries later confirmed by medical examination.
Police officers who responded to the scene retrieved broken bottles and spent BB cartridge shells as evidence.
The four accused have been remanded into custody as investigations continue.
The case has been adjourned to September 29, 2025, while police intensify efforts to track down the other suspects.
