Controversial figure Abu Trica has filed a high-profile lawsuit against the Minister for the Interior, the Attorney-General, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), demanding GH₵10 million in damages over what he describes as unlawful actions against him.
According to court documents, Abu Trica alleges that the defendants acted in concert to violate his fundamental human rights, causing reputational harm, emotional distress and significant financial loss. He contends that the actions taken against him were excessive, unjustified and not backed by due process, insisting that he was treated unfairly and in a manner inconsistent with the rule of law.
The plaintiff argues that the Interior Minister and the Attorney-General failed in their constitutional duties to protect his rights, while accusing NACOC and EOCO of abuse of power and improper conduct in the execution of their mandates. He further claims that the involvement of the FBI compounded the alleged violations, resulting in what he describes as international embarrassment and lasting damage to his personal and professional life.
As part of the reliefs sought, Abu Trica is asking the court to declare the actions of the defendants unlawful, order an unqualified public apology, and award him GH₵10 million in general and exemplary damages. He is also seeking additional costs and any other reliefs the court may deem fit.
The case, which is expected to attract significant public and legal attention, has been filed at a time of heightened debate over law enforcement accountability and the protection of individual rights. The Interior Ministry, the Attorney-General’s Department, NACOC, EOCO and the FBI are yet to formally respond to the suit as proceedings get underway.
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