Abu Trica rushed to hospital while in custody, lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor raises concerns

Abu Trica Rushed to Hospital While in Custody, Lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor Raises Concerns

Ghanaian businessman and socialite Abu Trica has been taken to the Police Hospital while in custody, according to his lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor. This worrying development has sparked serious concerns about Abu Trica’s treatment and legal rights.

Abu Trica’s lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, took to X to reveal that sources at the Police Hospital had alerted him to Abu Trica’s hospitalisation. This disclosure came amid mounting frustration over what the lawyer described as a complete denial of access to his client since his arrest.

According to Barker-Vormawor, the legal team had been unable to see or communicate with Abu Trica for more than a week. He added that their formal requests to meet with him as his legal representatives had gone unanswered.

Making matters worse, Barker-Vormawor stated that Interpol, which initially had custody of Abu Trica, had since indicated that the suspect was no longer in their hands. This has left Abu Trica’s legal team with no confirmed information on where he was being held.

In response, Barker-Vormawor announced that the legal team intended to file a habeas corpus application the following day should the state persist in blocking Abu Trica’s access to counsel. A habeas corpus application compels authorities to produce a detained person before a court and justify the grounds for their continued detention.

Barker-Vormawor did not hold back in voicing his broader frustration, warning that the treatment of Abu Trica set a dangerous precedent. He cautioned that permitting the state to strip a citizen of basic legal rights in order to satisfy foreign law enforcement interests could eventually be used against anyone, including politicians.

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This concern highlights the gravity of the situation and the need for swift action to address Abu Trica’s rights and well-being.

As Abu Trica’s situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the legal team will not back down in their fight for his rights. The filing of a habeas corpus application is a significant step, and it remains to be seen how the state will respond. This case has far-reaching implications for the protection of citizens’ rights and the relationship between the state and foreign law enforcement agencies.

One thing is certain: the eyes of the nation are on Abu Trica’s case, and the outcome will be closely watched.