Luqman Abubakari, a student who is alleged to have embarked on riots with three others on the premises of TV3 Network at Kanda, Accra has been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court on Friday.
Abubakar, a student of University of Development Studies, Nyankpanla, Abdul Kudus Adams, Isaac Kwame Siraboya both security guards and Eric Sofo a businessman were admitted to bail in the sum of GH₡ 10,000.00 with two sureties.
They pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit crime to wit rioting, unlawful entry, assault and rioting.
Admitting three to bail, the court presided over by Mrs Ruby Aryeetey warned parties not to engage in any counter actions.
According to her if any of the accused persons engages in any untoward actions, the court would revoke the bail granted them.
The court adjourned the matter to October 25.
In an application for bail, Mr Emmanuel Darkwah counsel for Abubakari said the fact presented before the court was not a true reflection of what happened adding when the opportunity comes, they would explain what really happened.
Mr Darkwah said his client would not interfere with investigations as he was currently in pain as a result of “dislocated shoulder” and was itching to seek medical attention.
Mr Gary Nimako Marfo counsel for the rest of the accused persons drew the court’s attention that the charges preferred against them were bailable and urged the court to exercise its discretion in favour of the accused persons.
Mr Marfo noted that the matter was purely based on student politics.
According to him the accused persons went to the premises of TV3 when Abubakari called them saying he had been attacked.
He told the court that his clients who had not had any brush with the law had been incarceration for the past four days.
Prosecuting Deputy Superintendent of Police A. A. Annor before presenting the fact asked the court not to grant bail to the accused persons except Abubakari.
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