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Kaaka’s family is dissatisfied with delays in murder trial

Kaaka’s family is dissatisfied with delays in murder trial

The family of late social activist Ibrahim Muhammed, also known as Kaaka, is concerned that justice will not be served in his murder trial, which has been adjourned several times in the last year.

Kaaka died in June 2021 at Ejura in the Ashanti region after allegedly being attacked in front of his house.

Three people were arrested and held in custody for months as a result of the incident, but they were later granted bail.

The Asokwa District Court, which has been hearing the case for months, has been waiting for advice from the Attorney General’s office in order for committal proceedings to begin at the high court.

All of the accused were present in court today, but the prosecutor was not because the advice from the Attorney General was not ready.

As a result, the case has been postponed until November 8, 2022.

Nafiu Mohammed, a spokesperson for Kaaka’s family, told Citi News that the family is dissatisfied with how the case is being handled.

“It’s been a sad day; we were in court today, and all of the accused were there for the fifth time.” Because the prosecutor was not present, the case was postponed until November 8th. The Presiding Judge stated that because no advice from the Attorney General has been received, no committal process will be initiated. This is extremely upsetting, and it is draining our finances as a family. If this continues, there is a strong odor of injustice, so the case must be called so that we can find a way forward.”

Kaaka died on June 28, 2021, after being attacked in front of his house in Ejura on June 26, 2021.

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Fuseni Alhassan and Ibrahim Issaka were arrested following the death, and Iddi Mohammed [Kaaka’s brother] was later arrested as well.

His death and subsequent protests resulted in the formation of a commission of inquiry, which heard testimony from approximately 20 witnesses, including journalists, police, soldiers, political appointees, and some victims.

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the committee, chaired by Justice George Kingsley Koomson, a security analyst, Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, and the Executive Director of Penplusbytes, Juliet Adiema Amoah, presented its findings to Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery.

In its ten recommendations, the committee recommended compensation for affected families and individuals.

It also suggested that the Ejura Police Commander be transferred and the area’s MCE be removed.

Ibrahim Muhammed’s family had previously accused the police of stalling investigations, but the police have refuted these claims.

Instead, the police cited delays caused by the Attorney General’s office.

 


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