IGP, A-G sued for wrongful arrest

By William Yaw Owusu.

Wednesday, 12 April 2006
The IGPA BUSINESSMAN has sued two financial institutions, the Attorney-General and Inspector-General of Police for wrongful arrest and detention.

Mike Tenadu Amaning, the businessman, also cited Express Funds International Limited, Sikaman Savings and Loans Company Limited as co-defendants in the suit which will commence before the Accra High Court today.

He is demanding ў350 million damages.

Mr Amoaning is asking the court to slap ў350 million fine on the defendants jointly and severally for unlawful arrest, detention and defamation.

He has also asked for general damages against Sikaman Savings and Loans Company Limited for breach of banker/customer confidentiality and protective relationship, as well as costs.

The court, presided over by Mrs. Justice H. Inkumsah-Abban, had earlier entered a default judgment in favour of Amaning but the IGP and Attorney-General came to set aside the judgment and subsequently entered an appearance for the case to take its normal course.