In the aftermath of the acquittal of retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (Rtd), Benjamin Agordzo, in the treason case, Martin Kpebu, the legal counsel, asserted that his client had suffered at the hands of the state and, therefore, deserved compensation.
According to Kpebu, the treatment meted out to ACP Agordzo was undeserved. He condemned the state’s use of prosecutorial powers in what he deemed a frivolous and abusive process, orchestrated to associate the alleged coup with influential figures in the police and military.
“The state has destroyed him, that’s the downside. He has been destroyed. The state shouldn’t use its prosecutorial powers like this. This is a case that was frivolous from day one, a complete abuse of process”.
Kpebu expressed during an interview on the January 24 edition of Ghana Tonight on TV3. He thanked providence for Agordzo’s acquittal and discharge, which was mirrored in the case of Colonel Gameli.
Highlighting the potential for legal action, Kpebu discussed the concept of malicious prosecution.
He explained, “That’s if somebody causes your trial wrongfully, when they know you shouldn’t be added, it’s something that the state can be held liable for. You pay compensation.”
He emphasized the need to examine and assemble a case for compensation, asserting that Agordzo did not deserve such ill treatment.
Mr. Kpebu outlined plans to demonstrate the abuse of process, revealing, “We will show how this was an abuse of the process from day one.
That is to say, use the criminal justice system for your own political ends. To gag public officers. Gag them. Make sure that public officers will be so scared, they will not talk about Akufo-Addo’s misgovernance.”
He concluded by announcing the intent to build a case of malicious prosecution and take the government to court, urging them to come and answer for their actions.
