The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application filed by Charles Bissue, a former presidential staffer under the Akufo-Addo administration, seeking the release of his passport.
The court ruled that the application lacked merit, noting that Mr. Bissue only purchased a travel ticket after submitting his request, and that the school admission he cited was provisional.
Following the ruling, the case was adjourned to May 29, 2025.
Mr. Bissue is facing multiple charges from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), including corruption by a public officer and using public office for profit.
According to the OSP, while serving as Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCM), Mr. Bissue allegedly received GH¢35,000 from one Benjamin Adjapong.
The payment was reportedly intended to bypass established verification procedures required for the renewal of a mining license.
