Osarfo Anthony Worried Over Delays in Trial

Osarfo Anthony, one of the suspects standing trial before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly extorting GHȻ25,000 from Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan is worried over the slow pace of the hearing.

According to the accused who is also a journalist, the prosecution of the matter has unduly delayed.

The journalist and three others- Sarah Kwablah, a student; Ekow Micah, musician and Chris Handler, blogger are before the court for conspiring and extorting the said amount from Samuel Anim Addo, manager of the footballer by means of threat.

Anthony and Chris are currently on bail in the sum of GH¢60,000 with three sureties each, while Micah was bailed in the sum of GH¢20,000 with one surety.

Sarah is also on bail in the sum of GH¢60,000 with three sureties.

But Anthony is sure the trial has taken too long insisting that the state is delaying the case

Speaking to THE PUBLISHER he said the law must take its due course in securing final judgement to the matter.

‘’The big scandal was spread with propaganda by the Gyan’s family, they fueled media trial, clouded minds, and pitched society against me. The state took the case to court, and for 3 years now, if I take their (Prosecution, witnesses, and complain) days of absenteeism plus adjournments together, they have not appeared in court for 2 years.’’ – he said.

According to him, he leaves his duties and appear in court to prevent a bench warrant for his arrest.

“I know I’m innocent, and so ever ready to face full trial — why are they running away? Why is the judge not closing their case so I open my defense? – he added.”