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AG opposes Wontumi’s bail application; says he is a 'significant flight risk'
The Attorney-General has opposed an application by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, for bail pending appeal, arguing that Wontumi, who is currently serving a 20-year jails sentence poses a significant flight risk.
The affidavit, sworn to on behalf of the Attorney-General, prayed the court to dismiss the application for bail pending appeal.
In an affidavit in opposition to the application filed at the High Court in Accra, a State Attorney, Priscilla Lartey, said the grounds of appeal filed by Mr Boasiako disclosed no reasonable chance of success.
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