The High Court has dismissed a submission of no case filed by former National Signals Bureau Director-General, Adu Boahene, and his co-accused persons, ruling that the prosecution has established sufficient grounds for them to be called upon to open their defence.
The court held that the Attorney General had made out a prima facie case against the accused persons, warranting a response to the charges levelled against them.
The ruling means that Adu Boahene and the other accused individuals now have the option of presenting evidence and calling witnesses in their defence as the trial progresses.
A submission of no case is a legal application made by the defence at the close of the prosecution’s case, arguing that the evidence presented is insufficient to require the accused to answer the charges. By dismissing the application, the court effectively determined that the prosecution’s evidence is adequate to warrant a defence.
The case has attracted significant public attention, with the Attorney General’s Office prosecuting the matter as part of broader efforts to address alleged misconduct and accountability issues in public institutions.
The court is expected to set dates for the defence stage of the proceedings.