Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 9 December 2021
Source: www.ghanaweb.live
2021-12-09Captain Smart granted GH¢100,000 bail after pleading not guilty
Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart
Captain Smart arrested for pronouncements that threaten Ghana’s peace and security
Captain Smart to report to police every Tuesday and Friday
Court adjourns Captain Smart’s case to January 11, 2022
Onua TV presenter, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 after pleading not guilty
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Captain Smart, the host of Onua TV/FM’s morning show, was arrested on December 2, 2021.
In a statement, the police said Smart was arrested after certain unsavoury pronouncements that hinges on peace and security.
He was however released on the same day.
Appearing before the Kaneshie District Court, the host was charged with offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace under Section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29).
He was granted a bail of GH¢100,000 with one surety. Additionally, he is expected to report to the police station every Tuesday and Friday.
The case has been adjourned to January 11, 2022.