The judge presiding over the criminal trial involving Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and two others, Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, is facing a dilemma regarding the release of the passport of the second accused, Dr. Sylvester Anemana.

Dr. Anemana, a former director at the Ministry of Health, applied to the court to release his passport for medical reasons.

The court is torn between refusing the application, potentially harming his health, and granting it, which may impact the trial.

Dr. Anemana, who is in a wheelchair and battling a serious illness, will have the court make a decision next week after completing his cross-examination.

The judge has adjourned the case to January 23 to complete the cross-examination before deciding on the passport release.