The Adentan Circuit Court has granted bail to suspected land guards allegedly linked to a demolition incident at Trassaco.
The suspects were granted bail of GH¢800,000 each, secured with landed property and two sureties. The suspects reappeared before the court, presided over by Justice Angela Attachie, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
According to the New Crusading Guide Newspaper reporter, Frank Amponsah who was present during court proceedings, the prosecution expressed frustration over difficulties in obtaining a formal statement from Trassaco, which it said was hampering ongoing investigations.
Lead defence counsel Martin Kpebu, assisted by Kwame Tanor, pleaded with the court to grant bail, arguing that the suspects had almost reached an agreement with the complainant, Madam Grace Durowaa, to pay for the reconstruction of her demolished building.
Kpebu assured the court that Trassaco had committed to covering the full cost of reconstruction, adding that the suspects needed to be reunited with their families.
Granting bail, Justice Attachie ordered the defence team to ensure that Trassaco reports to the police station to provide a statement. She cautioned that failure to comply would result in an arrest warrant being issued against him.
In a dramatic turn of events, Lawyer Kpebu is also reported to have approached Madam Durowaa in court, apologized to her, and assured her that he would personally ensure that the agreed compensation was paid.
A court official who spoke to reporters warned against the increasing use of land guards to enforce purported court orders. “Any legitimate court order is executed by court bailiffs, not land guards, police, or soldiers. “Where security assistance is needed, the court will officially request it. This incident is a clear example of abuse, as there were no valid court orders authorizing the demolition,” the official stated. The matter has been adjourned to September 2025.
