Painter Granted GH¢1 Million Bail Amid Theft Charges at Bank of Ghana

Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, a painter accused of stealing electrical cables from the Bank of Ghana, has been granted bail at GH¢1 million. The case is adjourned to May 7, 2025. Lawal faces charges totaling GH¢1,035,500 for unlawful entry and theft, which he denies. Evidence includes CCTV footage of the theft and testimonies from complainants.

A painter, Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, accused of stealing electrical cables from the Bank of Ghana building in Ridge, has been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court. The bail amount is set at GH¢1 million, supported by two sureties. The presiding judge, Mr. Isaac Addo, mandated that the prosecution adhere to disclosure regulations. The case is scheduled for further hearings on May 7, 2025.

Lawal faces charges of unlawful entry and theft of electrical cables valued at GH¢1,035,500, which he denies. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Agustin Kingsley Oppong, representing the prosecution, informed the court about the complainants, Samuel Nii Tettey and Davidson Mensah Otinkorang, who are associated with the construction of the new Bank of Ghana Building.

On February 16, 2025, Tettey and Otinkorang reported a break-in at the Energy Farm at the construction site, leading to the loss of significant quantities of copper cables. Following a review of the site’s CCTV footage, Lawal was identified with two accomplices engaging in the theft. The complainants apprehended Lawal and reported him to the police.

Investigative findings revealed that Lawal and the others gained access to the Energy Farm using scaffolding to cut and remove the cables. Subsequently, Lawal allegedly sold the stolen cables for GH¢2,000 at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, without revealing the identities of his accomplices or the individual who received the stolen goods.

In summary, Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, a painter accused of stealing valuable electrical cables from a construction site, has been granted bail while he faces serious charges of theft and unlawful entry. The case is set for further proceedings, and the prosecution is expected to provide additional evidence as the legal process unfolds.

Original Source: www.ghanabusinessnews.com