By: Ashiadey Dotse
The High Court has granted GH¢2.5 million bail to Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, one of the six persons sentenced to death for attempting to overthrow the government.
The court said Debrah should produce two sureties to be justified before he can enjoy his temporary freedom while his appeal is heard.
Debrah, a fleet manager, was sentenced together with five others in November 2023 after they were found guilty of conspiracy to commit high treason and committing high treason.
The other convicted persons were blacksmith Donya Kafui, also known as Ezor; civilian staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Johannes Zikpi; and three soldiers—WO II Esther Saan Dekuwine, L/Cpl Ali Solomon, and Cpl Sylvester Akanpewon. They were all sentenced to death by hanging.
The case is one of the most high-profile treason trials in the country in recent years.
Meanwhile, ACP Dr. Benjamin Agordzo, Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, and Corporal Seidu Abubakar, who were also charged in connection with the alleged coup plot, were acquitted and discharged after the court found them not guilty.
The case started in April 2021 and was prosecuted by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame. Thirteen witnesses, including seven military officers, testified during the trial.
