The Human Right Court will today, Monday August 31 rule on an
application seeking to quash the conviction of President John Mahama’s
failed assassin.
Human rights Lawyer Francis Xavier-Sosu wants the court to set aside
the sentencing of Charles Antwi who was slapped with a 10-year jail
term.
The State, however, appears to be backtracking after it pushed for
his sentencing following his confession. The Attorney General has filed
documents seeking a review of the initial ruling.
Relations and the Ghana Mental Health Authority insist Charles Antwi is mentally unwell and requires medical attention.
Background
Antwi was apprehended when a member of the congregation noticed his
nervous and suspicious behaviour during the church service last Sunday.
According to the security source, a policeman and a member of the church escorted Antwi outside.
The loaded and cocked pistol was found following a search on him.
It was not immediately clear why he had carried the fully loaded gun into the church.
President John Dramani Mahama and his family worship regularly at
the Ringway Gospel Center but were not present in church when the
incident occurred.
Source:Ghana/StarrFMonline.com/103.5FM
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