The National Democratic Member of Parliament for Kpando Dela Sowah is on a crusade to secure the freedom of the mastermind of the alleged coup plot against President Akufo-Addo, Dr Frederick Mac-Palm.
The MP is appealing to Attorney General Gloria Akuffo and chief justice Justice Anin Yeboah for Dr. Mac-Palm to be released.
According to the MP she has been inundated with petitions from her constituents since the suspect was remanded into custody following his arrest.
Dr. Frederick Mac-Palm was arrested in the company of others at his Citadel hospital over the alleged plot to destabilize the country.
Some military personnel were later arrested in connection with the matter. A senior Police Officer ACP Benjamin Agordzo who was later arrested over the plot has been granted bail.
In a statement, the former deputy gender minister argues the continuous detention of the suspect is abuse of his rights given the delays in the conclusion of investigations by the state.
“Unfortunately, the very courts that distilled the law on bail for suspects and accused persons have continued to deny Dr Mac Palm his bail; a clear infringement on his constitutionally guaranteed human rights. The already protracted delay in investigating the case and the unwillingness of the state to grant some of the accused persons bail is seriously affecting a lot of people. Under these circumstances, therefore, I am through this medium calling on the Attorney General and the Chief Justice to as a matter of urgency grant Dr Frederick Mac-Palm bail”.
The MP assured the suspect who is a constituent will avail himself whenever need be after his release as she touts his innocence.
“Indeed, Dr Mac-Palm who I am very certain will be exonerated; will continue to make himself available for investigations and for trial in court. I wish to emphasize that I am not against the decision by the government to prosecute people who fall foul of the laws, however, as per our laws, suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
‘What I am calling for is to curtail the abuse of the Fundamental Right to bail of Dr Fo Yao Mac-Palm and others. Let us be guided that, when the 1992 Constitution demands rule of law, it means rule of law in all matters and not to some minus others”. She added.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Ibrahim Alhassan
