The Criminal Division of the Accra High Court has refused to grant audience to the alleged killer of the late Abuakwa North MP, Daniel Asiedu who is standing trial for murder.
The accused person whose counsel was absent in court wanted to address the court. The court said he could not be heard and that if he has anything to say at this stage he should do so through his lawyer.
With his hands up in the air, the accused person said he has no counsel for now but the court said per its records he has a lawyer. The court at the last sitting ordered the Registrar of the High Court to serve a hearing notice to the lawyer of the accused person personally who was then absent in court.
It said there was no proof of service of counsel for the accused person with the hearing notice and the registrar has not complied with the order to serve the hearing notice on counsel.
The court however ordered the registrar to do so and ensure that there is proof of service before the next adjourned date. The Court directed the prosecution to serve the accused persons and their lawyers with disclosure documents. The case has been adjourned to the third of next month.