Special Prosecutor Releases Court Dates for Ongoing Criminal Trials, Ofori-Atta Case First on Agenda

Special Prosecutor Releases Court Dates for Ongoing Criminal Trials, Ofori-Atta Case First on Agenda

Several criminal cases involving multiple defendants are scheduled to appear before the courts in the opening months of 2026, as Ghana’s judicial process continues with a series of hearings lined up for January, February, and March.

A schedule released by the Office of the Special Prosecutor outlines the next hearing dates for a number of ongoing criminal proceedings, marking key steps in cases that have attracted public attention.

Special Prosecutor Releases Court Dates For Ongoing Criminal Trials, Ofori-Atta Case First On Agenda
Special Prosecutor Releases Court Dates For Ongoing Criminal Trials, Ofori-Atta Case First On Agenda
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According to the schedule posted on Facebook, The Republic v. Kenneth Ofori-Atta and seven others is slated for hearing on January 29, 2026.

Another case, The Republic v. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and nine others, has multiple hearing dates fixed for February 2, 9, 12, 17, 19, and 23, indicating an extended period of court engagement.

Meanwhile, The Republic v. Adjenim Boateng Adjei is scheduled for hearings on January 27, 28, and 29.

In March, The Republic v. Sumaila Abdul Rahman, Stephen Yir-Eru Engmen, Patrick Seidu, and Andrew Kuundaari is expected to be heard on March 9.

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Additional cases listed include The Republic v. Charles Bissue and two others, which will be heard on January 28, February 3, and February 4, as well as The Republic v. Issah Seidu and three others, scheduled for February 9.

Also before the courts is The Republic v. Ibrahim Kofi Sessah and another, with a hearing date fixed for February 11.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor said the listed dates represent the next stages in the judicial process for the cases and assured the public that updates would be provided as proceedings progress.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Head of Current Affairs and Politics Desk) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.