Nine individuals standing trial in connection with the shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, have been granted bail by the court.
The accused persons were each admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢500,000 with two sureties. Although the sureties are not required to justify the bail amount, they must sign a bail justification form as part of the conditions set by the court.
All nine accused persons pleaded not guilty to five charges, including possession and use of offensive weapons, operating prohibited vigilante groups, discharging firearms in public, and causing unlawful damage.
The charges stem from a shooting incident that allegedly occurred during a gathering linked to the Kristo Asafo Mission, which has been embroiled in a leadership dispute following the death of its founder, Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
Among those standing trial are Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, brother of the injured former lawmaker, Jehosaphat Tamaklo Safo, Kwabena Safo, and Benjamin Amoakwa Sam. The others are Enock Badu, Richard Ayitey, Gideon Safo, Nana Kwaku Afriyie, and Kwadwo Safo Koomsom.
Some of the accused are said to serve as personal bodyguards to Nana Kwadwo Kantanka Akofena.
According to the prosecution, the alleged shooting, which left Ms. Adwoa Safo injured, took place during activities related to a disputed installation process within the Kristo Asafo Mission.
The court is expected to continue hearing the case while investigations into the incident proceed.
