A retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Clemenc Jackson Honyenuga has admitted that it practically impossible for him to conclude and determine the trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, Seidu Agongo and Agricult Ghana Limited.

In his last statement in the five years trial, Justice Honyenuga stated that due to the limited time at his disposal he will uphold a submission of the Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah to refer the matter.

Earlier when the Deputy Attorney-General made the application last week, Justice Honyenuga indicated he could only decide on same by virtue of a decision of the Supreme Court in relation to perpetual and certiorari application filed by Dr Opuni to remove him from the case.

However, since the Superior court did not give any specific reasons in connection with the trial and referral of the matter, the judge was compelled to upheld the deputy A-G’s request.

He told the parties of the case that “…and be transmitted to the Chief Justice, that submission will be upheld. Now, this is my ruling on the submissions by the Deputy Attorney General. Imust state that it is refreshing that Attorney General who initiated the Criminal proceedings against the accused persons has submitted through the Deputy Attorney General that this case be referred to the Chief Justice due to the limited time at my disposal. Indeed, due to the limited time accorded me by the Chief Justice to continue to hear this case, it is crystally clear that it is impossible for me to conclude and determine this case with DW7 in the box. In the circumstances I will uphold the submission of the Deputy Attorney General and@ hereby grant the application under Section 105 of the Court’s Act 1993 Act 459 as amended. Iis hereby ordered that the pendency of this case be reported to the Chief Justice for his directions. Accordingly, the Registrar of this court is to carry out this order forthwith. In the circumstance, I will adjourn this case to the 15″ of March, 2023.”