Nine individuals standing trial over the shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, have been granted bail by the court.
The accused persons were each admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢500,000 with two sureties. Although the sureties are not required to justify their means, they are expected to sign bail justification forms as part of the conditions set by the court.
All nine accused persons pleaded not guilty to five charges, including the use of offensive weapons, possession of offensive weapons, prohibition of vigilante groups, discharging firearms in public, and causing unlawful damage.
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The case stems from a shooting incident that allegedly occurred during a gathering linked to the Kristo Asafo Mission, which has been embroiled in a leadership dispute following the death of its founder, Apostle Emeritus Prof. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
Among the accused are Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, the brother of the injured former lawmaker, Jehosaphat Tamaklo Safo, Kwabena Safo and Benjamin Amoakwa Sam.
The others are Enock Badu, Richard Ayitey, Gideon Safo, Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomsom. Some of the accused are reportedly personal bodyguards of Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena.
Prosecutors told the court that the alleged shooting, which left Ms Adwoa Safo injured and receiving medical treatment, occurred during activities connected to a disputed installation process within the Kristo Asafo Mission.
The court is expected to continue hearing the case as investigations into the incident proceed.