Court Dismisses Sosu’s Motion For Interlocutory Injunction Against IGP

An interlocutory injunction sought by a Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and his subordinates was dismissed by the Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court.

The court, presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Barbara N. Tetteh-Charway, ruled that the petition for injunction is “inappropriate” given the nature of the substantive application.

After ruling on the application on Monday, March 28, the Court asked the parties to provide written responses by April 15.

Lawyer Sosu, the case’s applicant, was present and spoke for himself.

As the IGP’s legal representative, Clerance Kuwornu, a Chief State Attorney, was present.

The parties are expected to return to court on April 27 for a date to be set for judgment, according to EIB Network’s Court Correspondent Murtala Inusah.

Mr. Xavier Sosu has asked the court to prevent the IGP from infringing on his rights.

He was seeking an interlocutory order to prevent the IGP and his officers from arresting, investigating, and maliciously prosecuting him.

In the substantive case, the MP is requesting that the court “enforce his rights, including his right to free movement, protest, demonstration, and personal liberty under Articles 14(1), 21(1), and 33 of the 1992 constitution.”