Court adjourns former second lady’s theft case to May 13

The Accra High Court has set May 13, 2024, to hear an application for bail filed by lawyers of one Yahuza Osumanu who is being charged with robbing former Second Lady Mrs. Matilda Yaaba Amissah-Arthur and four others.

Yahuza Osumanu, a self-acclaimed businessman, on April 16, 2024, was slapped with 26 counts which comprised of 20 counts of robbery and six counts of money laundering after attacked and robbed the former second Lady, Mrs Matilda Yaaba Amissah Arthur and other wealthy individuals.

According to the facts of the case, Yahuza Osumanu succeeded in robbing Mrs. Amissah Arthur of various currencies including GH¢3,000, USDS2,200, and Fifty Euros as well as a gold watch and necklace valued at GHc20,000 and GH¢5000 respectively but has pleaded not guilty.

He has since been remanded into prison custody by the Court presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo.

In Court on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Justice Lydia Osei Marfo was expected to hear a motion for bail.

However, Counsel for the accused Paul Assibi Abariga said they will need more time to peruse the Prosecution’s affidavit in opposition.

“Today is supposed to be the day to move the bail filed by us but, I must admit that about 5 minutes ago, I was given a copy by the prosecution. We need to look at what they have filed closely and therefore need more time than this short period we have to present our arguments for bail,” he submitted.

“In that regard, we may humbly ask your Ladyship per your discretion grant us if even tomorrow to come back and respond to this process”, the defense Counsel said.