The trial of the former Chief Executive (CE) of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni has been halted by system breakdown of the Accra High Court Complex.

The system breakdown affected only the first floor of the Court Complex where the Criminal Court ‘2’ trying the former COCOBOD boss and two others is situated.

The court presided over by Supreme Court Justice sitting as additional judge of the High Court, Clemence Jackson Honyenuga expressed shocked at the development and wondered whether it was an act of God or what.

Justice Honyenuga today was compelled by the circumstances to adjourned the case to Monday, January 17, 2022.

Samuel Codjoe and Nutsifafa Nutsukpi, defend counsels for the accused persons, Opuni and Siedu Agongo his company, Agricult Ghana Limited, gave an indication to the court that they have filed a motion.

However, the court responded that will hear the motions in the coming week.

By Akutu Dede Adimer