Beginning of Stephen Opuni's corruption trial – Politics

The substantive trial of former COCOBOD chief executive, Dr. Stephen Opuni, finally began in Accra

. Opuni is on trial for intentionally causing a financial loss to the state during his incursion as COCOBOD's boss

The trial began on Monday, July 16, 2018 after several adjournments and concerns raised by Dr. Opuni's lawyers. comply fully with a previous order on the part of the prosecution to provide them with all the documents that they intend to use for trial.

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Opuni allegedly between November 2014 and November 2015 in Accra in the Greater Accra region, summoned Seidu Agongo and Agricult Ghana Limited to defraud Ghana COCOBOD of the sum of GH ¢ 75, 289, 3 14.72

Attorney General, Gloria Akuffo, also stated that Seidu Agongo, acting on behalf of Agricult, had submitted fertilizer to the Ghana Cocoa Research Institute (CRIG) for the purpose of ensuring that it was safe to use. he tests them

. has deposited an amount of 25 000 GHc on the account of Dr. Opuni to influence the award of contracts.