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The Attorney-General has withdrawn all charges against Lord Eshun and Bernard Aidoo, the second and third accused persons in the ongoing extradition proceedings involving Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah or Abu Trica.
A notice of withdrawal from prosecution dated January 14, 2026, and issued by the Office of the Attorney-General in Accra, stated that the decision was taken pursuant to Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).
According to the notice, Lord Eshun and Bernard Aidoo have been withdrawn from prosecution in respect of all charges initially brought against them in the case.
The extradition proceedings stem from arrangements under the 1931 Extradition Treaty between the United Kingdom and the United States of America, as applied between Ghana and the United States.
The notice, signed by Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, was addressed to the Registrar of the Gbese District Court in the Greater Accra Region.
Frederick Kumi, the first accused person, remains before the court in relation to the extradition request by the United States authorities.
Kumi, popularly known on social media as Abu Trica, is wanted by US authorities for allegedly defrauding victims through false pretence. He is noted for showcasing an extravagant lifestyle on social media platforms.
On January 13, the Gbese District Court fixed February 7, 2026, to rule on whether Frederick Kumi should be discharged from the ongoing extradition proceedings initiated at the request of the United States government over alleged fraud-related offences.
He was arraigned under Ghana’s Extradition Act, 1960 (Act 22), to determine whether he should be surrendered to the United States to stand trial.
The ruling date was set after the Republic formally withdrew charges against Lord Eshun and Bernard Aidoo, who were initially presented as accessories to Kumi in a charge sheet filed on December 12, 2025.
