Jacob Kwamina Amuah, the second accused in the alleged GH¢1.3 billion Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) corruption case being prosecuted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has filed a suit at the Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court, alleging violations of his constitutional rights.
The five respondents named in the suit are Kwabena Adjei-Boahene, Edgar Asamoah Boateng, the NIB, the OSP, and the Attorney-General.
Mr. Amuah, a former coordinator of the UPPF at the National Petroleum Authority, claims he was unlawfully confined at a private residence in Labone between 12–15 February 2025, arrested on the 15th, then detained by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) beyond the constitutionally permitted 48 hours before being transferred to the OSP.
He alleges that he was denied food, water, and access to independent counsel while in custody, and pressured into giving pre-arranged statements.
Though he does not claim maltreatment at the OSP, he argues that the office became complicit by relying on processes tainted by the alleged unlawful detention.
Mr. Amuah further claims that individuals, including a lawyer he trusted, conspired with state officials to orchestrate his arrest and detention, describing the events as “a calculated and unlawful conspiracy.”
He maintains that all statements obtained from him should be declared inadmissible.
In his suit, Mr. Amuah is seeking:
- A declaration that his arrest and detention were unconstitutional.
- An order rendering inadmissible all statements obtained during his detention.
- General, compensatory, and punitive damages for breach of his rights and for psychological trauma.
- Costs of legal representation and any other reliefs the court may deem fit.
According to his affidavit, the alleged unlawful treatment has caused him severe psychological distress, for which he is receiving medical care.
The High Court is yet to fix a date for hearing.
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