A dramatic twist unfolded in court on Thursday during a high-profile corruption trial involving the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau and his associates, when the third accused, Mildred Donkor, abruptly fired her lawyer in the middle of proceedings.
Donkor, a known business associate of the ex-security boss, stunned the courtroom when she stood up and announced her decision to sever ties with her legal counsel, Samuel Atta Akyea, who also represents one of her co-accused.
“My Lord, I wish to take a separate lawyer, please,” she declared, her statement ringing through the courtroom and prompting murmurs from stunned onlookers.
The unexpected move has raised eyebrows and triggered speculation about possible discord within the defense camp. Observers say it may point to a breakdown in strategy or growing friction among the accused, who are jointly facing charges of financial impropriety and abuse of office during the former security chief’s tenure.
Donkor’s public disavowal of her counsel suggests a possible shift in her legal approach, hinting at diverging interests or potential efforts to seek a separate line of defense from the others.
In response to the development, the presiding judge adjourned the case to give Donkor time to engage a new lawyer. The trial is expected to resume next week.
The ongoing case continues to command national attention, not only because of the stature of those involved but also due to the serious nature of the allegations. The courtroom spectacle on Thursday added yet another layer of intrigue to a trial already marked by high tension and intense public scrutiny.
By: Classfmonline.com
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