Businessman and social figure Abu Trica has gone public with detailed allegations of abuse and constitutional violations following his arrest, announcing legal action against Ghanaian state security agencies and agents of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
According to Abu Trica, his arrest on 11 December 2025 was carried out under conditions that amounted to torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment, in direct violation of Article 15 of Ghana’s Constitution.
He claims that from morning until late evening on the day of his arrest, he was kept in handcuffs, denied food, water, rest, and other basic necessities, and subjected to severe physical and psychological distress while in the custody of officers from the Narcotics Control Commission, EOCO, and the Attorney General’s Department.
Abu Trica further alleges that he was interrogated while still restrained, surrounded by armed officers, and repeatedly threatened and intimidated. Despite several requests, he says he was denied access to a lawyer of his choice, an action he believes violated his constitutional rights to dignity, legal representation, and a fair trial under Articles 15 and 19.
At the heart of the lawsuit is the alleged involvement of FBI agents, whom Abu Trica claims were allowed to question him on Ghanaian soil while he was in custody and without legal representation. He insists that the FBI has no independent authority to arrest or interrogate suspects in Ghana, describing their involvement as unlawful.
He is also challenging a search conducted at his Swedru residence, popularly known as “Abu Trica’s Mansion.” According to him, the search was carried out while he was already in custody and without his presence or that of a representative, which he says violated his right to privacy and fair treatment.
Additionally, Abu Trica says he was recorded while in custody, with the footage later circulating on social media. He further criticizes a public statement by one state agency that described him as a “notorious cyber-criminal” despite no court conviction, arguing that this damaged his reputation and undermined his constitutional right to be presumed innocent.
As part of his legal action, Abu Trica is asking the court to restrain the FBI or any foreign agents from exercising investigative powers over him in Ghana. He is also seeking an interim injunction to prevent his extradition or transfer to any foreign country until the case is fully determined.
Furthermore, he is demanding GH₵10 million in compensation, citing emotional distress, reputational harm, and lasting psychological damage resulting from the alleged violations.
The case is expected to spark renewed debate around human rights, due process, and the role of foreign law enforcement agencies in Ghana.
