Abraham Amaliba, according to MyJoyOnline alleged that the judge had shown partiality in the case and cannot be trusted to be an independent and objective umpire. He is reported to have expressed his desire to have the judge recuse himself from the case. He stated: “that based on this conviction, I have intimated to the Assin North MP of my inability to continue as his counsel and I hereby wish to withdraw myself from the mater as counsel for the Assin North legislator. I don't understand lawyer for the applicationHe protested that Amaiba could have just substituted himself and allow a new lawyer to continue. The case has meanwhile been adjourned to June 1 with Amaliba expected to move the motion for his withdrawal from the case.

Source: GhanaWeb May 19, 2021 09:04 UTC