'Disrespect to our judicial system' - Abu Trica's lawyer reacts to his extradition

One of Abu Trica’s legal representatives, Hackman Kofi Essel, has reacted to reports claiming that his client has been extradited to the United States, describing the move as a “travesty of justice” and a “disrespect to our judicial system.”

Speaking to the media after a court proceeding and shared on X on July 9, 2026, the lawyer stressed that the team has not received any official communication from the Ministry of the Interior or the Attorney General’s office confirming the alleged extradition.

According to him, the reports remain unverified and only appear in the media.

“That’s what we heard. It’s in the media. And we’ve not gotten any press released by the officialdom, be it the Ministry of the Interior or the Ministry of Justice. That’s the Attorney General’s office. So we don’t know. But, I mean, if it is so, then it’s a travesty of justice and a disrespect to our judicial system. That’s all I will say,” he stated.

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Meanwhile, Abu Trica's reported extradition on July 9, 2026, has sparked discussions in Ghana.

Although he has denied the charges, he faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted in the US.

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“If it is true that Abu Trica has been extradited as reported in the news then it’s a travesty of Justice and a disrespect to our judicial system”

—One of Abu Trica's legal representatives has responded to reports claiming that his client has been extradited to the United… pic.twitter.com/9lFakPu2gx

— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) July 9, 2026