We have witnessed a significant development in the legal proceedings involving Charles Bissue and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The Human Rights Court, in its ruling on Thursday (7 November), has brought an end to a series of suits filed by Bissue in an attempt to prevent the OSP from taking any legal action against him.
Bissue had previously obtained a temporary injunction to restrain the OSP from arresting him, citing concerns about the legitimacy of the warrant and alleging harassment. Additionally, he sought to challenge a notice marking him as wanted.
However, the Court found Bissue's claims to be without merit, stating that there was no evidence to substantiate his allegations. The central issue revolved around the existence of an arrest warrant issued by the Kaneshie District Court for the OSP against Bissue. The Court ruled that it was Bissue's responsibility to provide proof of such a warrant, which he failed to do.
Consequently, the Court dismissed Bissue's claims and deemed them to be a product of his imagination. As a result, costs of GHC10,000 were awarded against him.
This ruling now paves the way for the OSP to proceed with its investigations into Bissue's involvement with the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM). Furthermore, it enables the OSP to pursue charges related to allegations of corruption as depicted in the Tiger Eye P.I. documentary "Galamsey Fraud Part 1."
This decision marks a significant milestone in the legal process and underscores the importance of adhering to due process and providing substantiated evidence in legal proceedings. It reaffirms the commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served impartially.
We will continue to monitor developments in this case and provide updates as necessary.
