Amanda Clinton questions due process in Abu Trica's extradition to the US

Amanda Clinton, Head of Chambers at The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy, called for greater adherence to constitutional safeguards in Ghana's extradition process following the transfer of Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, to the United States to face charges of alleged wire fraud and money laundering. In an article on Saturday, July 11, titled "A Ghanaian Passport Must Mean Something", she maintained that every Ghanaian citizen was entitled to the protection of Ghanaian courts before being surrendered to another jurisdiction. She stated, "It must represent more than a travel document. It must signify that every Ghanaian citizen, regardless of the allegations against them, is entitled to the full protection of Ghana's Constitution, our courts, and the rule of law before being surrendered to another jurisdiction."

Ms Clinton stressed that her concerns were not intended to defend individuals accused of serious offences such as cybercrime, organised crime, or international fraud. She argued that Ghana must continue to cooperate with international efforts to combat transnational crime, but that such cooperation should not come at the expense of due process guarantees. She also stated, "This is not an argument against fighting cybercrime, organised crime or international fraud. Nor is it a defence of anyone accused of those offences. Ghana must never become a refuge for romance fraudsters, money launderers or transnational criminals. If there is a legitimate case to answer, then that case must indeed be answered."