In a dramatic turn in the ongoing Abu Trica extradition case, the court has rejected an application by the state seeking to discontinue charges against two co-accused persons, leaving their legal status unresolved.
The case involves Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, a social media personality facing extradition proceedings over alleged cybercrime and fraud-related offences. Earlier this week, state prosecutors applied to withdraw charges against the second and third accused persons in the matter.
However, the presiding judge declined the request, effectively distancing the court from the prosecution’s attempt to discontinue the case against the two accused.
Reacting to the ruling, defence lawyer Robert Ishmael Aggrey Amissah expressed surprise at the development, using a biblical metaphor to describe the moment. His comments reflected the defence’s view that the court had refused to simply rubber-stamp the prosecution’s decision and had instead subjected it to judicial scrutiny.
The Gbese District Court has adjourned Abu Trica’s case to February 2, 2026, while the charges against the co-accused remain pending further direction from the court.
Meanwhile, the defence team says it is exploring several legal options. These include filing applications at the High Court on January 20 seeking bail for all three accused persons and asking the court to quash the entire prosecution, which they argue is riddled with procedural irregularities.
As proceedings continue, attention now shifts to the next court dates, with the fate of Abu Trica’s co-accused still uncertain and subject to further judicial determination.
By Peter Quao Adattor
