An Accra High Court will commence fully the trial of Alhaji Collins Dauda, a former Minister of Water Resources, Works, and Housing and four others from November 9, 2023, after the legal vacation.
The parties have agreed on two days, which are Thursdays and Fridays of every week.
The Court presided over by Justice Ernest Owusu Dapaah, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting as an additional High Court judge, having concluded on parts of the pre-trial process and Case Management Conference, ordered the State to open its case on the agreed date.
Other accused persons are Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Mensah, also a former Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing, Alhaji Ziblim Yakubu, a former Chief Director, Mr Andrew Clocanas, Executive Chairman of Construtora OAS Ghana Limited (4th Accused) and Nouvi Tetteh Angelo, Chief Executive Officer, and owner of Ridge Management Solutions Ghana Limited, (5th Accused).
They are standing trial over the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project and are facing 70 charges.
They are said to have willfully caused financial loss to the state over the $200M sum approved for the project.
They have all pleaded not guilty and have been granted bail.
Earlier, prosecutors told the Court that they would call five witnesses to testify in the case, where the evidence-in-chief from the witnesses, coupled with cross-examination from the defence was estimated to last for 1, 952 hours.
Latest Stories
-
Fomena NPP executives smoke peace pipe after Napo’s intervention
4 hours -
Alan’s running mate slams gov’t for economic mismanagement, touts Alan as Ghana’s hope
4 hours -
Alan’s running mate Kwame Owusu Danso decries Ghana’s economic collapse, criticizes Bawumia’s leadership
4 hours -
Kwame Owusu Danso’s Emotional Tribute: From humble beginnings to Vice Presidential nominee
5 hours -
Newsfile to discuss NDC’s demand for audit of voter’s register, galamsey fight
5 hours -
Some major roadblocks in Accra, police outlines alternative routes
6 hours -
Vision FC set for tough test as Legon Cities seek first victory
7 hours -
Inland Fisherfolk want establishment of Development and Research Fund under new Fisheries Act
7 hours -
Communication professionals to discuss AI’s place in storytelling at ThinkStories Hangout
8 hours -
Country Lodge Hotel crowned Best 1-star hotel at 2024 Eastern Regional Tourism Awards
8 hours -
Filing fees of all disqualified applicants will be refunded – EC
8 hours -
We’ll end NPP’s 8 years of corruption – NDC justifies 8th position on ballot paper
9 hours -
EC has no power to determine who wins elections – Jean Mensa
9 hours -
Election 2024: It’s No.1 for NPP, No.8 for NDC on ballot paper
9 hours -
Learning Organisation wins HR, Training and Development Consulting Firm of Year 2024 award
9 hours