General News of Wednesday, 18 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Koforidua High Court has reportedly granted former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, bail to the tune of GH¢800,000 with two sureties. Freddie Blay remandedHe had earlier been denied bail after preliminary details of the case were presented, with the matter linked to a disputed parcel of land. Police investigations led to the arrest of five individuals said to have been clearing the land with heavy machinery, with one suspect reportedly implicating Freddie Blay and another individual, Nana Osae Ntifo I (also known as Dada), as masterminds behind the demolition. While Nana Osae Ntifo I was subsequently arrested, Freddie Blay was invited to assist with investigations but failed to honour the invitation, leading to further legal action. NPP's Freddie Blay reportedly arrestedHis legal team, led by lawyer Gregory Asiedu, moved to challenge the remand order at the High Court, arguing that the decision was unwarranted.

Source: GhanaWeb March 18, 2026 12:20 UTC