In a dramatic twist in the Abu Trica extradition case, the presiding judge declined the state’s bid to drop charges against two co-accused individuals, leaving their legal fate unresolved and drawing sharp reactions from defence lawyers.
The case centres on Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, a social media personality facing extradition proceedings linked to alleged cybercrime and fraud. Earlier this week, state prosecutors filed an application asking the court to discontinue the charges against the second and third accused persons.
However, the judge refused to grant the request and effectively distanced herself from the state’s motion.
Reacting to the judge’s ruling, defence lawyer Robert Ishmael Aggrey Amissah invoked a biblical metaphor, saying, “We have came to meet Pontius Pilate in court today,” to describe the unexpected turn of events. The statement underscored the court’s reluctance to endorse the state’s withdrawal and placed the matter back into judicial scrutiny.
While the charges against Abu Trica continue, the Gbese District Court has adjourned his case to February 2, 2026.
Meanwhile, the defence team is pursuing multiple legal avenues, including filing applications in the High Court on January 20 seeking bail for all three accused and to quash the entire prosecution process, which they argue involves irregularities.
As it stands, the next court date for Abu Trica’s matter is set for February, with the status of his co-accused still pending further judicial action