The chief executive of defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, known as NAM1, is prepared to give evidence electronically once the court’s video system is operational, his lawyers told the High Court in Accra on Wednesday.
NAM1 had been expected to testify remotely after the court rejected a request to adjourn proceedings for three weeks. On March 30, Justice Sedinam Awo Kwadam directed that his testimony be taken electronically, citing a medical letter advising him to avoid “maximum physical exertion” for three weeks.
When the case resumed April 1, defense counsel Enoch Anhwere Afuakwah said NAM1 was ready, but checks showed the court’s video conferencing unit would not be available until April 16. Justice Kwadam adjourned the matter and, on behalf of the parties, wished NAM1 a speedy recovery.
NAM1 and two companies, Menzgold Ghana Limited and Brew Marketing Consult — face 35 counts, including selling gold without a license, operating a deposit-taking business without authorization, inducement to invest, defrauding by false pretenses, fraudulent breach of trust, and gold laundering.
Prosecutors closed their case after calling nine witnesses. The court has ordered NAM1 to open his defense on the remaining charges. He has so far given oral testimony.
