The case involving two suspects: Bright Aweh and Thomas Zigah, in the alleged murder of immigration officer Stephen King Amoah appears to have hit a snag due to the judge’s absence in court.

The two suspects were brought before the Kaneshie District Court under strict police supervision on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, but the case was adjourned once again to December 17, 2025, with proceedings stalled.

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Speaking to the media at the court premises, a family member of the late immigration officer confirmed the judge’s absence and the adjournment of the case.

He expressed his frustration, stating that they had waited in court for the hearing, which eventually did not take place.

According to him, they were informed that the police and court would have to wait for advice from the Attorney General.

“We have been sitting and waiting for hours but the judge was absent. The case has been adjourned to December 17 and so, we will show up on that day. We have been told that unless the Attorney General presents his recommendation before the case can proceed.

“Since they have yet to receive it, the case will continue to be adjourned and the suspects remanded to prevent them from securing bail. We now await the Attorney General’s advice,” he said.

Aweh and Zigah are being held for their alleged involvements in the murder of the late Stephen King Amoah.

On July 3, 2025, Amoah went missing after leaving his home to meet Aweh at Ashongman Estates.

Amoah’s body was discovered days later in a drain at Abom Junction. Investigations revealed that the meeting had been arranged following WhatsApp exchanges involving images of cash, allegedly to settle a debt.

Aweh claimed he had given Amoah GH¢500,000 to pay off a debt and retain the balance, but inconsistencies in his account raised suspicion.

He was initially charged with kidnapping and later arrested for Amoah’s murder after police found a bloodstained camouflage fabric and a fufu pestle wrapped in polythene at his residence.

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Zigah was apprehended after weeks of painstaking investigations.

Both Aweh and Zigah have since been charged with conspiracy to murder and murder.



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