The government has officially dropped all criminal charges against the former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, and the party’s Communications Officer, Anthony Kwaku Boahen.
The Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, made the announcement, bringing an end to the legal proceedings that began in December 2019.
The two NDC officials had been facing trial over a leaked audio recording in which Ofosu Ampofo was allegedly heard plotting to instigate crimes and create unrest in the country, to blame the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The recording allegedly discussed plans such as kidnappings, arson, and verbal assaults on key public figures, including the Chairman of the National Peace Council, Prof. Emmanuel Asante, and Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa.
Both Ofosu Ampofo and Boahen had been charged with conspiracy to cause harm, but the case has now been dismissed after the government decided to withdraw from the trial.
The two men had pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to assault a public officer, and Ofosu Ampofo had also faced two additional counts of assault against a public officer, to which he likewise pleaded not guilty.
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