The High Court is set to rule on March 4, 2025, on whether Kwabena Adu Gyamfi, also known as Victor Kusi Boateng, should be compelled to testify in his ongoing defamation lawsuit against Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Kusi Boateng, who initiated the legal action against the Member of Parliament, closed his case after presenting two witnesses—his brother, Samuel Kusi Boateng, and Dr. Paul Opoku Mensah of the National Cathedral.
However, Ablakwa’s legal team has subpoenaed Kusi Boateng to testify as part of their defense strategy, a move that has faced strong resistance from his lawyers.
During the hearing, Kusi Boateng’s legal counsel objected to the subpoena, arguing that his testimony could lead to self-incrimination. They further contended that the defense had not included plans to call him as a witness in their pre-trial checklist.
In response, Ablakwa’s lawyers maintained that all witnesses are compellable when necessary to uncover the truth and insisted that the court has the authority to summon any witness at any stage of the trial. They emphasized that issuing subpoenas is a legally recognized process aimed at ensuring justice.
The court, having heard arguments from both sides, has adjourned the matter to March 4, 2025, when it will determine whether Kusi Boateng will be required to take the witness stand in the case he filed.
SOURCE: Ernest Arhinful
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