One of the suspects standing trial for allegedly plotting coup to overthrow President Akufo-Addo’s government, Dr. Frederick Mac-Palm, has been reported dead.
Dr. Mac Palm is one of the nine persons standing treason trial for the alleged coup plot.
According to multiple sources, he died in the late hours of Saturday, March 25, after he collapsed in the house. His family will in due course issue a statement about the development.
Dr Fred Mac-Palm, the owner of the Citadel Clinic has been standing trial since 2019.
He together with Donya Kafui, alias Ezor, a blacksmith from Alavanyo, and Bright Allan Debrah Ofosu, were arrested for allegedly plotting to destabilise the country.
The three were charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, namely, manufacturing of arms and ammunition, and the possession of explosives, firearms and ammunition without lawful authority.
The accused persons are said to be part of a group known as Take Action Ghana (TAG).
The group, according to the prosecution, planned to organise a series of demonstrations and also to overthrow the government.
The other accused persons are Col. Samuel Kodzo Gameli, W.O.2 Esther Doku, Lance Corporal Ali Solomon, Lance Corporal Albert Baba Ibrahim, Lance Corporal Sylvester Akapewon, Bright Alan Debrah and Corporal Seidu Abubakar.
