- A District Court in Adabraka has cautioned the family of murdered immigration officer Stephen King Amoah to maintain composure as the trial of two accused persons unfolds.
- The judge’s warning follows reports of near-physical confrontations at previous hearings.
- With emotions running high, the court emphasized the need for lawful conduct and due process.
The murder trial of immigration officer Stephen King Amoah took a tense turn at the Adabraka District Court, where the presiding judge issued a stern warning to the bereaved family. The caution came after reports that a defence lawyer was nearly attacked following a previous hearing.
The judge acknowledged the family’s grief but made it clear: any unlawful conduct within the courtroom or its premises would result in immediate consequences. The message was direct—emotions must not override the rule of law.
The defence team also raised concerns about the accused persons’ access to legal counsel, noting that their detention locations had not been disclosed to family members, making support and visitation impossible.
The suspects, Bright Aweh (alias Highest Bright) and Thomas Zigah, are facing charges of conspiracy to murder and murder. They remain in custody as investigations continue. The court has preserved their pleas.
Stephen Amoah vanished on July 3 after leaving home to meet Aweh at Ashongman Estates. Days later, his body was found in a drain at Abom Junction. Investigators linked the meeting to WhatsApp exchanges involving cash—allegedly part of a debt settlement. Aweh claimed to have handed Amoah GH₵500,000, but inconsistencies in his story raised red flags.
Police later uncovered a bloodstained camouflage fabric and a fufu pestle wrapped in polythene at Aweh’s residence. Zigah was arrested after weeks of follow-up investigations.
As the case unfolds, the court’s message is clear: justice must be pursued through legal channels—not emotional retaliation.
