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Lead counsel for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu Boahene, Samuel Atta Akyea, has defended his decision to walk out of court during Thursday’ hearing, saying the trial has become “unfair” and “bizarre.”
Speaking to reporters after the court proceedings, Mr. Atta Akyea said he left the courtroom because key documents needed for the defence were not given to him by the Attorney-General’s office. He claimed that without these documents, his client could not get a fair trial.
“How can we continue when important evidence that could help the accused is being kept from us?” he asked. “That is what we call evidence gagging.”
Mr. Atta Akyea said the missing documents included some related to the NSB’s operational accounts. He accused the prosecution of selecting which files to release and hiding others.
He also objected to the court’s plan to hear the case day by day, saying he had other cases to handle and could not commit to such a tight schedule.
The lawyer, who has practiced for over 30 years, described the situation in court as one of the most unusual he had seen. “What is going on is bizarre,” he said. “The judge had said she would give her decision on the 21st, but the Attorney-General pushed for an earlier date even when the decision was not ready.”
The case has been adjourned to Monday, October 28, when the court is expected to continue hearing the matter.
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