By Beatrice Oppon
Broadcast journalist, Blessed Godsbrain Smart popularly known as Captain Smart has been put before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly extorting money from a Businessman in Accra. He and one Eric Copperfied, also a broadcast journalist have been granted bail in the sum of GHC 50,000 each with two sureties who must be family members.
Copperfied has been charged with abetment. According to the prosecution, last December, Captain Smart went on air claiming to have information about the fishy deals of the complainant, Ahmed Kwabena Nkrumah at the Port and threatened to expose and disgrace him. Captain Smart afterward allegedly invited the complainant to a meeting. On 23rd December 2021, the complainant arranged to host Captain Smart in his office where he allegedly demanded GHC100,00 under the guise of giving part of the amount to some persons to stop airing the supposed shady deals of the complainant.
The prosecution said the complainant gave Captain Smart $10,000 which he described as inadequate and proceeded to make further demands. On January 12 the complainant and another person allegedly went to the premises of Onua FM to deliver GHC 50,000 to Captain Smart as demanded.
Captain Smart is alleged to have instructed Copperfield to take the money on his behalf. Counsel for the accused persons Martin Kpebu told the Court that his clients will appear before the Court to vindicate themselves. He said Captain Smart has become a victim because of his anti-corruption crusade.
The Case has been adjourned to March 3, 2022.
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