Agya Koo temporarily withdraws court case against The Base Movement

Alexander Kofi Adu, known as Agya Koo, has temporarily withdrawn a civil suit against George Oti Bonsu and The Base Movement at the Accra High Court to allow ongoing peace and settlement discussions to continue. Counsel for Alexander Kofi Adu disclosed this on Friday after court proceedings, stating that the decision followed interventions by elders and leaders connected to the matter, who advised both parties to pursue an amicable settlement outside the courtroom. The lawyer said, "Therefore, we thought twice to withdraw the matter for now with liberty to apply if we are not able to make headway with whatever settlement procedures that we are going on."

The lawyer explained that Friday's proceedings were mainly to formally notify the court of the decision to suspend the legal action while discussions continue. He revealed that certain conditions had been outlined for both parties as part of the settlement efforts and expressed hope that those terms would be honoured. The matter currently before the Accra High Court, centres on disputes over the use of the name and branding associated with the two groups. Base Ghana First LBG, which split from The Base Movement founded by Agya Koo, is accusing the latter of misrepresenting itself and using its identity in a manner that allegedly misleads the public. The suit also accuses the leadership of The Base Movement of forming a nine-member executive council contrary to the organisation's established rules.

The lawyer cautioned that the matter could return to court if the peace process does not succeed. He stressed, "If we are not able to meet those conditions and there is the need for us to go ahead, you'll see us in court."