Asabee Case Adjourned To January 2011

The case involving former Minister of Information, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, his Deputy, Frank Agyekum, and seven others who have been accused of conspiring to defraud the state has been adjourned to January 12, 2011. The case was adjourned following pleadings by the Chief State Attorney, Anthony Gyambibi to the court to grant an adjournment. The case, which was slated for hearing today Tuesday, October 26, was expected to see further cross-examination of Deputy Minister of Information Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who is a prosecution witness. However, before the case could be called, counsel for Asamoah Boateng indicated to the court that the case might not be heard and sought guidance from the judge. Moments after his intervention, Anthony Gyambibi informed the court that indeed he is in court to ask for an adjournment without offering any explanations. Justice Charles Quist, presiding, adjourned the case to January 2011. Meanwhile, the former MP for Mfantsiman West has been directed by the court to inform the courts registry about his intent to travel outside the country. This was after his counsel, Nene Amagatcher informed the court that his client intends travelling outside the country for a short engagement. Asamoah-Boateng, former Minister of Information and National Orientation, his wife, Zuleika Jennifer Lorwia and six public officers have been charged with conspiracy to defraud the State. Also in court was a non-legal entity firm, Supreme Procurement Agencies Limited. The accused persons are alleged to have conspired to defraud the State of GH¢86,915.85 in renovation works undertaken at the Ministerial Block of the Ministry during Asamoah-Boateng’s tenure of office. Other accused persons are Frank Agyekum, former Deputy Minister of Information and National Orientation, Dominic A. Sampong, former Acting Chief Director, Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Kwabena Denkyira, former Director of Finance and Administration of the Ministry, Yasmine Domua, a businesswoman and Prosper Aku of Supreme Procurement Agency Ltd and the company as an entity. They have all pleaded not guilty before the court. The court has admitted them to GH¢10,000 bail each with a surety. The case involving former Minister of Information, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, his Deputy, Frank Agyekum, and seven others who have been accused of conspiring to defraud the state has been adjourned to January 12, 2011. The case was adjourned following pleadings by the Chief State Attorney, Anthony Gyambibi to the court to grant an adjournment. The case, which was slated for hearing today Tuesday, October 26, was expected to see further cross-examination of Deputy Minister of Information Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who is a prosecution witness. However, before the case could be called, counsel for Asamoah Boateng indicated to the court that the case might not be heard and sought guidance from the judge. Moments after his intervention, Anthony Gyambibi informed the court that indeed he is in court to ask for an adjournment without offering any explanations. Justice Charles Quist, presiding, adjourned the case to January 2011. Meanwhile, the former MP for Mfantsiman West has been directed by the court to inform the courts registry about his intent to travel outside the country. This was after his counsel, Nene Amagatcher informed the court that his client intends travelling outside the country for a short engagement. Asamoah-Boateng, former Minister of Information and National Orientation, his wife, Zuleika Jennifer Lorwia and six public officers have been charged with conspiracy to defraud the State. The accused persons are alleged to have conspired to defraud the State of GH¢86,915.85 in renovation works undertaken at the Ministerial Block of the Ministry during Asamoah-Boateng’s tenure of office. Other accused persons are Frank Agyekum, former Deputy Minister of Information and National Orientation, Dominic A. Sampong, former Acting Chief Director, Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Kwabena Denkyira, former Director of Finance and Administration of the Ministry, Prosper Arku of the non-legal entity firm, and Yasmine Domua, a businesswoman. They have all pleaded not guilty before the court. The court has admitted them to GH¢10,000 bail each with a surety.