An Accra High Court has refused to release the passport of former presidential staffer, Charles Bissue , the first accused in a 15-count corruption case relating to illegal mining, despite his request to travel to the United Kingdom and the United States.
In court on May 6, 2025, Bissue's application was dismissed on grounds that it lacked merit.
The judge observed that the travel ticket he submitted had been purchased only after he filed his request, and his school admission was described as provisional, weakening the justification for international travel, according to a report by myjoyonline.com. "Presiding over the case, the court ruled that Bissue's request failed to provide sufficient justification for the travel.
The judgment highlighted that the submitted flight ticket was purchased after the application was filed, while the school admission letter presented was merely provisional. "The prosecution strongly opposed the motion, arguing there was "no genuine intention" behind the travel plans and that the request appeared to be an attempt to circumvent the judicial process," the report noted.
