The Court of Appeal’s Criminal Division has rejected an application for a stay of proceedings submitted by Dr Naa Dedei Tagoe, the third accused person in the ongoing case of The Republic versus Charles Bissue, Raphael Mensah, and Dr Naa Dedei Tagoe.
The application aimed to suspend proceedings at the High Court following the trial court’s refusal to stay its earlier ruling of December 9, 2025, which mandated that the first prosecution witness testify in camera.
Dr Tagoe’s counsel contended that the directive potentially compromised the accused persons’ constitutional right to a fair and public hearing, arguing that exceptional circumstances justified a stay.
The prosecution opposed the application, asserting that no irreparable harm had been demonstrated and emphasising that the High Court’s ruling incorporated sufficient safeguards to protect the accused persons’ rights and prevent a miscarriage of justice.
Upon reviewing submissions from both parties, the Court of Appeal determined that the applicant had failed to establish exceptional circumstances warranting the request.
Consequently, the court dismissed the application due to lack of merit, allowing proceedings at the High Court to continue.
Mr Bissue and two others are on trial for allegations of receiving bribes and illicit gifts in exchange for unlawfully expediting the issuance of a mining concession sticker for an unlicensed company.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
