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A District Court “B” in Sunyani has imposed strict travel restrictions on Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, the former Employment and Labour Relations Minister, following his appearance in court over his alleged involvement in the tragic murder of Francis Frimpong, a dedicated supporter of Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC.
The court, presided over by Eric Daning, ordered that Baffour-Awuah, along with two other suspects—his bodyguard Agyemang Duah Owusu and Joseph Kyeremeh—cannot leave or travel outside the Sunyani Municipality without prior judicial approval as part of their bail conditions.
The decision came after the three suspects appeared before the court on Tuesday, February 5, 2025.
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The case stems from a violent disturbance that occurred on Sunday, February 2, 2025, during a Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC, owned by Baffour-Awuah, and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC at the Nsoatre Professor Amoah Koromansah II Stadium.
The altercation led to the death of Francis Frimpong, whose untimely passing has sent shockwaves through the football community.
During the hearing, the court charged Baffour-Awuah and Kyeremeh with “abetment to commit a crime, to wit murder,” under Sections 20(1) and 46 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29). Both were granted bail of GH¢500,000 each, with one surety to be justified. In addition to the bail conditions, Baffour-Awuah was ordered to surrender his passport to the court registry for 14 days.
The third suspect, Agyemang Duah Owusu, was charged with murder and remanded in police custody. The court set their next appearance for Monday, February 17, 2025.
Prosecuting Officer, Inspector Alexander Oppong, informed the court that the suspects were directly involved in the murder of Francis Frimpong. He also revealed that a search in Owusu’s room led to the discovery of two dresses with suspected blood stains and an MP 23 pistol with 15 rounds of ammunition. Inspector Oppong requested that the suspects be remanded to aid further investigations.
However, the defence counsel for the accused, Mr. Moses Obah, requested that his clients be granted bail, highlighting their prominent status and assurance that they would cooperate fully with the ongoing police investigations.
The court’s decision to impose travel restrictions on Baffour-Awuah and the other suspects reflects the serious nature of the case and the ongoing investigation into the death of Francis Frimpong.
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