An Accra Circuit Court has declined a bail application for nine individuals allegedly involved in the recent riots at Nkwanta in the Oti Region.
Presiding Judge Isaac Addo dismissed the request, following submissions from the prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Seth Frimpong, who described the situation in Nkwanta as still volatile.
He stated the decision was in the interest of both the accused and public safety, noting that the rights of the accused persons must be balanced against the rights of other citizens and, therefore, could not be regarded as absolute.
The defence team argued that the accused had been in lawful custody for an extended period and were constitutionally entitled to bail.
