Delays in verifying a document at the Western Regional Lands Commission mean Josephine Panyin Mensah, the woman accused of staging her pregnancy and kidnapping in Takoradi, will be spending the weekend in police custody.

According to her lawyer, Philip Fiifi Buckman, the Regional Lands Officer was not available to sign documents on the properties to cover the accused’s GH¢50,000 bail, which was granted on September 27, 2021.

Speaking on Eyewitness News, Mr. Buckman said the Regional Lands Officer was the only option for verifying the documents.

“…We were just praying that we could get him [the Regional Lands Officer] to come to the office and do it [verify the papers] for us, but unfortunately, that did not happen.”

Mr. Buckman also said he was unable to get in touch with the Lands Officer, to whom the documents were addressed.

The lawyer also said he was unable to push for his client’s release with a motion at the court.

“I actually drafted my motion but unfortunately for us, this week is the week for the conference for the judges and magistrates, so no court is sitting to be able to hear [the bail motion] for us.”