A motion by the management of the Fantasy Dome at the Ghana International Trade Fair Centre in Accra to reopen the facility was denied by an Accra Circuit Court because other third-party equipment had been locked up there.
When the Christ Embassy Church’s youth wing held a massive event at the Fantasy Dome on Friday, April 30, 2021, where COVID-19 protocols were flagrantly broken, the police locked it up.
The applicant should have named the Inspector General of Police as a party to the motion, according to the court.
In the meantime, the prosecution has not served the accused with its witness statement, despite the fact that the defense has filed their disclosures.
The prosecution was ordered by the court to file the witness statements they would be relying on by August 18, 2021.
The case has been rescheduled for a Case Management conference on August 27, 2021.
Earlier, Mr Lord Delvin Essandoh, who was holding brief for Mr Jerry Avenorgbo, for Mr Edmond Dapaah, the Facility Manager said, the instruments and equipment locked up in the facility belongs to third parties.
The council had earlier argued that the facility, which serves as a source of livelihood for A4 and other employees has since April 30, 2021, been closed to the public.
He said it also serves also as a recording studio among other economic activities.
“Currently, there is pressure on the Management of the facility from third parties because some of the instruments and equipment were hired only for the programme,” he added.
Mr Essandoh prayed the Court for an order to reopen the Dome and release of the instruments and equipment to restore the livelihoods of the people at the facility.
Chief Inspector Simon Apiorsornu, who is leading the prosecution has indicated that the State was not opposed to the motion.
The State in the substantive case amended the charge sheet of the four persons arraigned, for their involvement in the breach of the COVID-19 protocols during the “Pneumatic Night” all-night Service held by the youth wing of Christ Embassy Church.
Alex Asomani, Wilson Delali Agyemang, and Kumi Nutifafa, all members of the Church, have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and three counts of failing to comply with religious body restrictions.
Mr Edmond Dapaah, the Facility Manager of the Fantasy Dome at the International Trade Fair Centre, was also charged with aiding and abetting criminal activity.
They pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
Source: GNA
