The trial of former CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Stephen Opuni, has been adjourned to July 25th following the assignment of a new judge to the case.

His Lordship Justice Aboagye Tandoh is now the third judge to preside over the case.

This development occurred after the Court of Appeal overturned the decision of Justice Anokye Gyimah, who had recently taken over the case but refused to adopt proceedings from the initial judge, Justice Hornyenugah.

Justice Anokye Gyimah was subsequently reassigned, leading to the case being handed over to the new judge, Justice Aboagye Tandoh.

During their first appearance before Justice Aboagye Tandoh, the parties informed him about the Court of Appeal's decision.

Opuni's lawyers have indicated their intention to further appeal to the Supreme Court. In light of this, the judge adjourned the case to July 25th, allowing the parties to request the records of the ruling and paving the way for the trial to continue.

The former COCOBOD CEO Dr. Stephen Opuni has been charged with willfully causing financial loss to the state to the tune of 2.1billion cedis in three separate contracts for the supply of fertilisers from Germany.