Lawyers Walk Out After Judge Denies Adjournment Request in Kwabena Adu Boahene Case
ACCRA, Ghana — Lawyers representing Kwabena Adu Boahene stormed out of the courtroom after the presiding judge rejected their request for an adjournment in a case that has drawn significant attention.
The incident occurred when the legal team sought additional time to prepare their submission. However, the judge denied the request, leading the lawyers to withdraw from the session, citing concerns over procedural fairness.
In the crowded courtroom at the Accra High Court, the sudden walk-out triggered a brief adjournment as court officers restored order and re-scheduled proceedings. According to legal analysts, such a dramatic exit underscores growing tensions over the judiciary’s handling of high-profile cases and the need for consistent standards of judicial process.
The legal team requested additional time to gather evidence and prepare their case. The judge, citing scheduling constraints and procedural expediency, declined the adjournment. In response, the defence lawyers exited the courtroom, prompting a short adjournment.
The walk-out raises important questions about trial rights, the pace of judicial hearings, and the ethical obligations of legal practitioners in Ghana’s justice system. A senior legal commentator told DM Media Online: “When lawyers feel compelled to walk out, it signals deep unease not just about one case, but about systemic pressures on fair hearings.”
The court is expected to reconvene at a later date. No new date has yet been publicly announced by the judiciary.