The High Court in Accra has declined a bail application filed by Oliver Barker-Vormawor who has been detained together with some others for charges including unlawful assembly.
The High Court said the applicant (Barker-Vormawor) is currently standing trial in another court while on bail.
However, the Court said though the question is not about whether Barker-Vormawor will be available to stand trial, the consideration is whether he may not committing another offence.
The Court said, the Circuit Court should commence the trial of Oliver Barker-Vormawor within 78 hours, failure for which bail may be considered.
Meanwhile Felicity Nelson, another of the accused had her bail application granted by the court.
She was admitted to bail in the sum of GHc20, 000 with two sureties. The Court said prosecution should verify her place of abode.
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