In a recent legal development, the Ashaiman Circuit Court has made a decisive move by remanding two siblings, Safianu Osumanu and Aishatu Osumanu, into police custody. The reason behind this action is their alleged verbal assault on four public officers at the Ashaiman District Court premises. The siblings, aged 25 and 31, pleaded not guilty to five counts of assault on public officers, offensive conduct, and disturbance of court. Presided over by Judge Simon Gaga, the court has remanded them to reappear on February 8, 2024.
Chief Inspector Christian Oscar Norgbedzi provided details on the complainants, which include Millicent Zogli, a janitor at the Ashaiman District Court, Inspector Henry Tetteh Nartey, prosecutor, Corporal David Kwame Nyong, a Court Warrant Officer (CWO), and Lance Corporal Rebecca Addo, also a CWO. The incident took place on February 1, 2024, when the accused siblings, accompanied by their mother for a civil suit, allegedly disrupted court proceedings.
The prosecutor explained that Safianu verbally assaulted the first complainant using unprintable words and, in response to the court's judgment against their mother, they made noise to disturb the proceedings. The police officers attempted to intervene, but the siblings fiercely resisted, leading to their arrest and subsequent arraignment before the court.
It is important to note that the legal system takes allegations of assault on public officers and disturbance of court proceedings very seriously. Such actions undermine the authority of the court and disrupt the administration of justice. The remand of the accused siblings reflects the commitment of the legal system to uphold the rule of law and ensure that such behavior is met with appropriate consequences.
As this case unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the legal process and the individuals involved in its administration. The outcome of this matter will undoubtedly set a precedent for how such behavior is addressed within the legal framework. We await further developments as the case progresses through the judicial system.
-By Neizer Gyamfi | Ghana Crimes
