An Accra Circuit Court has struck out a forgery case against businessman Alhaji Ahmed Nii Oti Vanderpuije.
The businessman, who was accused of forging documents, was declared a wanted person by the police following an arrest warrant against him.
But the court presided over by Susanna Eduful struck out the case after the prosecution team informed the court of its decision to withdraw the case.
“After a careful study of the docket, I have the instruction of the Attorney-General to withdraw the case from this court at the moment. When the Attorney-General’s office is ready to proceed, we will take the necessary steps. This is pursuant to Section 59 of the Criminal Procedure Act,” the A-G’s report said.
In view of the report, the court struck out the case as withdrawn, adding “the accused is discharged upon the submission of the Attorney-General.”
Retraction
The police had caused a publication in the April 25, 2022 issue of the Daily Graphic declaring Alhaji Vanderpuije as a wanted person.
However, in a press release signed by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service, it said following the withdrawal of the case, the police have retracted the publication.
“The court case referred to was struck out on May 30, 2022. In this respect, the Police hereby retract the publication made in respect of Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Nii Oti Vanderpuije. He is not a wanted person,” the press release stated.
