Alban Bagbin names 21 accused persons in four pending Cocaine Cases

Alban Bagbin has identified a total of 21 individuals who are currently on trial in connection with four different narcotics-related cases pending before the courts.

During a parliamentary session on September 29, 2026, Bagbin addressed the assembly regarding cases linked to cocaine seizures, which are the subject of a motion currently under discussion.

Bagbin mentioned that official inquiries at the court registry have affirmed the existence of these four substantive cases still awaiting resolution in the courts.

“Official searches at the registry of the courts indicate that as many as four substantive cases are pending before the courts on narcotic-related matters which are the subject of the motion, and about 21 persons are standing trial,” he said.

The first case is Republic v Mercy Nneli Nyaji, Collins Yaw Antwi, James Donkor, James Osei-Frimpong alias Royal and Frank. Bagbin said Royal and Frank are at large, while the accused persons are facing four counts.

“The first is the Republic versus Mercy Nneli Nyaji, Collins Yaw Antwi, James Donkor, James Osei-Frimpong alias Royal, who is at large, and Frank, also at large. That is the first case here. They have four counts alleged against them, and the summary of the case is also attached,” he disclosed.

ALSO READ: High Court issues EOCO warrant to arrest Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah

The second case is Republic v Francis Amanor, Frank Aduboahen, Togbe Agbeti, Andrews Tetteh Amponsah, Daniel Laryea and Helena Ekua Denkyi. They are facing three counts.

“The second is the Republic versus Francis Amanor, Frank Aduboahen, Togbe Agbeti, Andrews Tetteh Amponsah, Daniel Laryea, and Helena Ekua Denkyi. They are facing three counts. The summary of the case is also available,” he revealed.

The third case involves Desmond Koranteng alias Paul Kweku Yeboah alias Biggs, Mussa Attah alias Kromo, Kweku Okyere, Jessica Hartog and Jos Leijdekkers alias Bolle Jos.

Bagbin said Leijdekkers, who is not a Ghanaian, is at large. The accused persons are facing two counts.

ALSO READ: President Mahama’s Name Pops Up In The €260m Cocaine Case

“The third is the Republic versus Desmond Koranteng alias Paul Kweku Yeboah alias Biggs, Mussa Attah alias Kromo, Kweku Okyere, Jessica Hartog, Jos Leijdekkers alias Bolle Jos, and he is at large. This is the name of a non-Ghanaian, and they are facing two counts,” he stated.

The fourth case involves Ashish Joshi, Emanuel Adjei, Emanuel Atiemo, Peter Agbelegor and Edward Eshun, who are facing three counts.

“The fourth is the Republic versus Ashish Joshi, Emanuel Adjei, Emanuel Atiemo, Peter Agbelegor, and Edward Eshun, and they are facing three counts. The summary of the case is also attached. So I have all this evidence available,” Bagbin added.