AG Withdraws Charges Against Duffuor & Others in uniBank Case
In a significant legal development, Ghana’s Attorney‑General (AG) formally withdrew the original 68 charges filed in March 2020 against Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, his son (Duffuor II), and seven others. These charges—spanning fraud, money laundering, and falsification of accounts—were struck out by the Accra High Court on June 18, 2020, allowing the AG to proceed with fresh charges. Why This Matters Legal reset: The withdrawal does not equate to acquittal. Instead, it allows for a revised charge sheet—an approach often used to strengthen prosecutorial cases or include new evidence. High-profile defendants: The accused include former Bank of Ghana Governor and Finance Minister Kwabena Duffuor, his son (former CEO of uniBank), and several senior executives linked to the 2018 collapse of uniBank. Court Ruling & Next Steps DetailInformationCharges withdrawnOriginal 68 counts struck out on prosecutor's motionNew charges filedRevised indictment with 71 counts […]