the High Court in Accra has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the Director General (DG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police and the DG of the Legal and Prosecution Unit of the Ghana Police Service.
The court’s decision stems from their persistent failure to appear before the court to address alleged contempt charges, despite specific orders from the court.
The arrest orders were issued following a legal dispute initiated by Sureword Global Outreach, seeking the release of a vehicle impounded by the respondents. Despite the court’s directives for their appearance, both the CID boss and the Legal and Prosecution Unit Director were absent during the scheduled court session. Consequently, the bench warrant was issued, compelling their arrest.
During the proceedings, Counsel for the applicant, Abraham Arthur, moved an application for the committal of the CID boss and the DG of the Legal and Prosecution Unit for contempt. This legal action underscores the seriousness of the court’s directives and the expectation of compliance with legal proceedings. As the case unfolds, stakeholders await further developments in this legal saga, which highlights the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability within law enforcement agencies.
Court’s Statement As it Issues Arrest Warrant for CID Boss and Legal Unit Director
This court has extended enough courtesy to these public officers and due to the fact that there is nobody above the law, I hereby issue a bench warrant for the arrest of the respondents, the Court’s Statement.
