The case involving the 10 persons accused of attempting to plot a coup to take over the government has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s office for advice.

The trial could begin after the AG has given her advice since the police has completed its investigation.

The new development was made known on Wednesday, 8 January 2020 at the Kaneshie District Court.

The accused persons have been charged with offences including conspiracy to commit treason felony, conspiracy to possess explosives, arms and ammunition without lawful excuse; and possession of explosives, arms and ammunition without lawful excuse; treason felony and abetment to commit treason.

The suspects are Assistance Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr Benjamin Agordzo, Warrant Officer II Esther Saan Dekuwine, Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, Corporal Seidu Abubakar, Lance Corporal Sylvester Akanpewon and Gershon Akpah, a weapons mechanic at the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).

The others are Dr Frederick Yao Mac-Palm, a medical practitioner; Bright Alan Debrah, a fleet manager, Donyo Kafui, alias Ezor and a blacksmith

The case was adjourned to 23 January 2020.