Alleged Coup Plot: ACP Agordzo's Trial Was Unnecessary and Baseless

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The recent acquittal of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Agordzo in connection to an alleged coup plot has sparked significant reactions, notably from his lawyer, Martin Kpebu. 

While six others were convicted for conspiracy to commit high treason and committing high treason, Agordzo, along with Colonel Gameli and Corporal Seidu Abubakar, were cleared of the charges.

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In an interview with the media on January 24, Kpebu expressed his elation over his client's acquittal, but simultaneously voiced his dissatisfaction with the trial process. He accused the state of subjecting ACP Agordzo to what he described as a "frivolous case," suggesting that the Attorney General had orchestrated the trial with the aim of stifling free speech among public officers.

Kpebu firmly stated, “The Attorney General knows that he mounted a frivolous case against ACP Agordzo. From day 1, the Attorney General knew that Dr Agordzo didn’t say anything or wasn’t involved in any coup." According to Kpebu, Agordzo was merely providing education on the protocol for organizing demonstrations and the legal requirements for notifying the police.

Highlighting the broader implications of the case, Kpebu emphasized that the trial was not just an assault on ACP Agordzo, but also on the fundamental right to free speech within the public service. He contended, “The Attorney General has paid dearly and for the rest of his life, he will be haunted for that attempt to gag public officers."

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Furthermore, Kpebu suggested that the Attorney General’s credibility on matters related to free speech would be significantly undermined by this case. He remarked, “If he appears anywhere to talk about free speech, this case will be shown to him what this senior police officer did to warrant such a trial to just seek to destroy his life.”

On the other side, Victor Kojogah Adawugu, a lawyer on the defence team, indicated the intention to appeal the verdict, contemplating taking the case to the Supreme Court.

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