An Accra Circuit Court has rescinded its bench warrant issued today (Tuesday) for the arrest of Hiplife artiste Eugene Ashie popularly known as Wisa Greid.
The court presided over by Abena Agyin Doku was forced to give the order for his arrest after the musician was absent in court at the beginning of proceedings.
However his lawyer Jerry Avenorgbor, rushed to court to apologize on behalf of musician and pleaded with the Judge to rescind the decision.
According to Kasapa FM’s Court Correspondent, Daakyehene Ofosu Agyemang, the Judge Abena Agyin Doku granted the plea, but cautioned the musician not to be late or absent in court even if his lawyer is not around, adding that such acts amounts to disrespecting the court.
This is not the first time the court has issued a bench warrant for Wisa’s arrest. On February 5, a bench warrant was issued for his arrest after he was absent in court.
The case has been adjourned to April 7.
FACTS OF THE CASE
Wisa Gried is standing trial for gross indecent exposure, a charge he has plead not guilty to.
He did probably the weirdest act by a Ghanaian performing artist when midway through his performance at the December 2 Remember concert last year, he pulled out his manhood on stage and thrusted it behind a lady dancer.
His lawyer Jerry Avenorgbor, has stated that the musician displayed a fake penis on stage while performing at the event. He argued that what the artiste did was for the “beauty of entertainment” but the public failed to appreciate that.
Wisa’s disgraceful act was greeted with public condemnation by a large section of the citizenry who were utterly shocked by his actions. He, as well as his management team immediately apologized to Ghanaians for his indecent behaviour.
The ‘Ekiki me’ hit singer was arrested by the police and questioned for showing his penis at the event, following which he was later granted bail.