Two major planks of nolle prosequi are; it is specific to criminal cases and it must also be filed by the A-G before the case closes. The filing of nolle prosequi, however, doesn't mean the case is discharged and the accused is free forever. Nolle Prosequi is often submitted in cases where the A-G thinks that there are no facts, witnesses or whatever to assist in prosecution. GhanaWeb looks at three high-profile cases in which the Naana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government has filed nolle prosequi. December 2022 - State vs. Owusu Bempah and othersThe police in November 2022 withdrew a case against the General Overseer of the Glorious Word Power Ministry, Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah.

Source: GhanaWeb July 05, 2023 05:08 UTC