The Dansoman Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, has granted bail to Emmanuel Dodoo, an unemployed former pump attendant, who is standing trial for allegedly stealing GH¢49,917 from the Sakaman Shell Filling Station.
Emmanuel Dodoo, who was present in court on Tuesday after a previous absence, pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing, contrary to Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The prosecution is being led by Chief Inspector Portia Nuasko.
The court admitted the accused to bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, both of whom are to be justified.
As part of the bail conditions, Emmanuel Dodoo is required to deposit his Ghana Card with the Registrar of the court and report to the police station every two weeks until further notice.
The case has been adjourned to July 7, 2025. The prosecution is expected to file disclosures and witness statements ahead of a case conference scheduled for August 25, 2025.
Background of the Case
According to court documents, the complainant, Mr. Kwabena Agyemang Barning, is the CEO of the Sakaman Shell Filling Station.
Emmanuel Dodoo was employed as a pump attendant at the station. The alleged offence occurred between April and May 2024, during which time Dodoo is said to have manipulated sales records and dishonestly appropriated company funds.
The theft was uncovered on October 5, 2024, when branch manager, Mr. Benjamin Duah, conducted a routine reconciliation and identified discrepancies amounting to GH¢49,917.00.
During a subsequent interrogation by management, Emmanuel Dodoo reportedly admitted to the theft and requested time to repay the money. However, he failed to do so.
A formal complaint was later lodged with the Odorkor Police on October 31, 2024 leading to Emmanuel Dodoo’s arrest.
Investigations revealed that GH¢20,000 was recovered from him, which has been kept as an exhibit.
Emmanuel Dodoo is said to have confessed to the crime in his caution statement to the police. He has since been formally charged with stealing and brought before the Dansoman Circuit Court.
