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12 photos: Tight security as judges tighten noose around Montie 3

By MyJoyOnline
General News 12 photos: Tight security as judges tighten noose around Montie 3
JUL 18, 2016 LISTEN

It was a hearing of tight things. Police tightened security after a fanatical first day in court and the judges tightened the noose around the neck of three radio panelist as they convicted them of criminal contempt.

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'Montie' means 'listen' and after the judges listened to the tape play in court, they convicted the contemnors

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There was a general consensus that security on Day 2 of the hearing was impressive after Day 1 witnessed brushes with a fanatical group of governing National Democratic Congress (NDC)/Montie FM supporters.

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Wild dogs handled by the Military Police became a side attraction to journalists within the premises as they endured a five-hour wait for a verdict.

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Supporters of the Montie 3 were kept away from the court building, leaving them standing in between two busy roads in Accra.

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Actor 'Koofori' was a stand-out spectator in his blue suit

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A Director of Montie FM Harry Zakkour was summoned to court to answer for the actions of their embattled host 'Mugabe'

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Another Director Baffoe Bonnie wore a contemplative look as he made his way to face the judges

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Godwin Ako Gunn, one of the contemnors looks through dark spectacles; he could be looking through dark cells when judges sit again next week.

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Another contemnor, Alister Nelson makes his way out of the premises after the second day before the judges.

Story by Ghana|myjoyonline.com|

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