The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, who was arrested in connection with a Facebook publication, which alleged that family members of President Akufo-Addo traveled on the presidential jet to the United Kingdom (UK) for shopping during the Christmas holidays has been granted bail by the Kaneshie District Court.
Thompson has been charged with the publication of false news and offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace.
He was arraigned at the Kaneshie District Court presided over by Mr Oheneba Kufuor on Thursday (February 10, 2022).
He pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution, led by Inspector Teye Okuffo had prayed the court to remand the accused person for one week to assist with police investigations.
But the court granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties following an oral bail application by his lawyer, Mr Victor Kojoga Adawudu who told the court that his client was not a flight risk and would not interfere with police investigations.
As part of the bail condition, he is to report to the police twice every week.
The case has been adjourned to March 15, 2022.
Credit: Daily Guide
