Lawyer for acquitted ACP Dr Benjamin Agordzo, Martin Kpebu has stated that he will sue the state for compensation.
Speaking to journalists after the court ruling, Mr. Kpebu indicated that the action against his client by the Attorney General was frivolous.
“So the judgment was excellent to the extent that my client was acquitted. Naturally, I have to speak on my client alone and my client is ACP Dr. Benjamin Agordzo. From day one Dr. Agordzo has always made it clear that he was just giving advice,” Mr. Kpebu narrated.
According to him, his client was only giving advice to a group of people to pass through the legal means if they want to demonstrate.
“The suffering of the masses, that was all that he said if you are going to demonstrate on such matters pass through the legal channel. Then the state holds a very frivolous case to the highest degree around his neck.
“Today the court has exonerated him, we will sue the state for compensation because this case has always been frivolous against him from day one,” Mr. Kpebu stated.
Background
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo who is standing trial together with eight others for his role in an alleged overthrow of government has being freed.
This was after he was found not guilty for the charge of abetment after full trial.
Six others including military officers who were part of those facing trial were however found guilty for their respective roles and sentenced to death by hanging.
Donya Kafui alias Ezor, (2nd accused) who is said to have been contracted to manufacture weapons and Bright Allan Debrah Ofosu alias Bright Alan Yeboah, third accused, were both found guilty for conspiracy to commit high treason and high treason.
Yohannes Zikpi, the fourth accused person, Warrant Officer Class Two Esther Saan Dekuwine, the only female among the accused and Lance Corporal Ali Solomon, the 8th accused found guilty for conspiracy.
But, were found not guilty for high treason.
All six have been sentenced to death by the panel of three presided over by Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe for offending the Constitution.
EIB Network Legal Affairs Correspondent Meanwhile, Cpl Seidu Abubakar, the 7th Accused person was found not guilty for conspiracy for high treason and high treason while Col Kodzo Gamelie was also freed for Abetment.
