General News of Monday, 13 May 2019Source: Punch NewspaperErnest Thompson trial: Prosecution delays court's timeMr. Ernest ThompsonAn Appeal Court Judge sitting as an additional High Court Judge in Accra, Justice J.A. Kwofie has adjourned the criminal trial of Mr. Ernest Thompson and four others over the SSNIT OBS (Software) palaver pending the determination of an appeal filed by the defence at the Appeal Court. However, the trial Judge, ruled against them, warranting Counsel for the three accused persons including Counsel for Mr. Ernest Thompson, to file an appeal at the trial Judge’s Appeal Court against his ruling. Operationally, what this means is that the Judge must stay proceedings pending the determination at the Appeal Court where he also sits. Not enthused, the Judge asked the Attorney General’s (AG’s) lawyers why the use of CD Roms in this modern age.

Source: GhanaWeb May 13, 2019 18:56 UTC