In a courtroom drama unfolding in Accra, Ghana, the Greater Accra Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has submitted crucial evidence implicating former National Service Person (NSS), Deborah Seyram Adablah, in an alleged assault on police officers. The incident, which occurred during an attempt to execute a Court order for the preservation of a disputed vehicle, has ignited legal proceedings and cast a spotlight on the conduct of all parties involved.
According to Detective Sergeant Thompson Ayitey, an Investigator with the Greater Accra Regional CID, Adablah obstructed police officers and physically assaulted them during the execution order. Testifying as a Subpoenaed Witness, Ayitey shed light on the events leading up to Adablah’s arrest, stating, “I was the night investigator on the said date when the Regional Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) arrested and brought
Deborah Seyram Adablah for obstructing the police officers from executing the order and also for an assault on the police officers.”
The backdrop of legal disputes between Adablah and banker Ernest Kwasi Nimako adds layers of complexity to the case, with Adablah having previously seen her sexual harassment case against Nimako dismissed.
During cross-examination, Counsel for Adablah, Lawyer Mohammed Atta, delved into the commencement of the execution order, seeking clarification from Detective Sergeant Ayitey. Ayitey clarified his role, stating, “I did not commence the execution order. Rather I was the night investigator on the said date when the Regional CTU (Counter Terrorism Unit) arrested and brought Deborah S Adablah for obstructing the police officers from executing the order and also for an assault on the police officers.”
However, discrepancies regarding documentation and procedures emerged during the proceedings. While Ayitey acknowledged standard police protocols for recording actions in the station diary, he explained, “In this case, this order was not to me rather it was addressed through our legal department to the Regional Commander who then sent it to the CTU commander for necessary action.”
In response to Counsel’s suggestion of incorrect documents being presented, Ayitey defended his submission, stating, “My lord, I tendered what I have or known about.” However, he conceded that only the officers directly involved in executing the order could provide further details.
In a move to ensure justice prevails, Counsel for Adablah requested the subpoenaing of appropriate officers from the CTU to clarify the execution process. Presiding Judge Justice John Bosco Nabarese granted the request, ordering the Regional CTU officers to appear for further cross-examination on May 7, 2024.
Meanwhile, lawyers representing Banker Ernest Kwasi Nimako have filed for a summary judgment, indicating a continued legal battle in the ongoing case. As the Court awaits further clarification and evidence regarding the alleged assault and execution of the preservation order, the proceedings have been adjourned to May 7, 2024, promising further twists and turns in this gripping legal saga.
