Charles Bissue, the former Secretary of the now-defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining, has decided to withdraw one of the lawsuits he filed against the office of the special prosecutor (OSP).
During a recent court session, Bissue’s legal team informed the court that they had received instructions from their client to withdraw the application aimed at nullifying an arrest warrant issued against him by the OSP. This decision comes after Bissue voluntarily surrendered to the OSP, leading to his subsequent arrest, interrogation, and release on bail. The prosecutors did not oppose the withdrawal of the application.
Nevertheless, two other cases initiated by Charles Bissue against the office of the special prosecutor are still pending. One of these cases relates to allegations of human rights abuses, with Bissue raising concerns about potential violations of his human rights. The second case challenges the authority of the special prosecutor’s office to investigate him, despite having been cleared by the Ghana Police Service.
By withdrawing one of his lawsuits, Charles Bissue has opted to narrow the scope of his legal actions against the OSP. The reasons behind his decision to withdraw the specific application seeking to nullify the arrest warrant have not been explicitly stated. However, it is important to note that the withdrawal of this particular lawsuit does not impact the other ongoing cases. Those cases will continue to be addressed by the court system until a resolution is reached.
Overall, the withdrawal of one lawsuit by Charles Bissue suggests a shift in his legal strategy or a reassessment of his claims against the office of the special prosecutor. The remaining cases will likely proceed, allowing the court to thoroughly examine the human rights allegations and the authority of the special prosecutor’s office to investigate Bissue, considering the prior clearance given by the Ghana Police Service.
Source – citinewsroom.com
