In a document shared on social media after the suit was filed on February 5, 2026, Abu Trica, through his lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor, levelled a series of accusations against EOCO, the FBI, the Minister of the Interior, and other state security agencies. Abu Trica files GH¢10m lawsuit against Interior Minister, NACOC, FBI and EOCOAccording to Abu Trica, while detained on December 11, 2025, he was “subjected to physical and psychological distress, which constitutes torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment,” adding that he was kept in handcuffs from morning till evening. Denial of counselAbu Trica also alleged that the Narcotics Control Commission, EOCO (4th respondent), and the Attorney-General denied him access to a legal representative despite his constant requests. Interrogation by FBI agents without lawyersThe businessman alleged that he was taken to a separate room and interrogated by three FBI agents and a Narcotics Control Commission officer. Presentation before court without counselIn the document, Abu Trica accused the Attorney-General and other state security agencies of presenting him before the Gbese District Court on December 12, 2025, without legal representation.

Source: GhanaWeb February 10, 2026 16:40 UTC