9 accused of coup plot say they bought the guns to protect themselves

The nine persons who have been accused of attempting to overthrow government say they purchased the weapons to protect themselves.

Arguing in support of an application for bail on Monday [November 11, 2019], counsel for the accused persons, Mr Victor Kojoga Adawudu, asked the court to grant his clients bail because the prosecution did not have any solid case against his them.

According to him, the facts of the case did not support the charges slapped against his clients.

It was, therefore, his prayer that the accused persons should be admitted to bail while they fight the charges leveled against them.

The Counsel explained that his clients never intended to overthrow government, rather, they were entrapped by one military officer, Sule to procure guns.

Mr Adawadu claimed his clients were part of an NGO- Take Action Ghana (TAG) which indulged in social outreaches and activities.

He claimed the group was once attacked on their way from Wa and Sule being a part of the group advised them to buy guns for protection.

He also added that after Sule lured them to buy the gun, he then proceeded to report his clients which resulted in their arrest.

In her response, Ms Hilda Craig , a Senior State Attorney, urged the court to refuse the bail application.