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Journalists sacked from courtroom ahead of judgement on Achimota school case

Monday, May 31, 2021 at 2:40 PM by Priscilla Aklorbortu

- All persons including journalists have been sacked from the courtroom ahead of judgement on the Achimota School-Rastafarian students' case

- The incident happened at the Human Rights Division of Accra High

- The time for the judgement on the case was reportedly rescheduled from 9 am to 2 pm today May 31, 2021

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News reaching YEN.com.gh indicates that all persons including journalists have been sacked from the courtroom ahead of judgement on the Achimota School-Rastafarian students' case.

The incident happened at the Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court.

The time for the judgement on the case was reportedly rescheduled from 9 am to 2 pm today, May 31, 2021.

Journalists sacked from courtroom ahead judgement on Achimota case
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However, few minutes to 2 pm, there were announcements from the court clerk and the police officer to the court that, all persons who are not directly involved in the case including journalists should walk out.

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