Ghana Police Service has reinstated Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr Benjamin Agordzo (Retired), who was acquitted after he was charged for a supposed plot to overthrow the then Akufo-Addo government.

His reinstatement was announced during the rank decoration ceremony for Deputy Commissioners, held by the Police on Friday, July 11.

Not only has Dr Benjamin Agordzo returned to duty, but he has also been promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP).

Other police officers promoted to DCOP include God-Act Dodzi Hlordzi; Wisdom Korli; Joseph Owusu Ansah; Joshua Copson; Obed Dzikunu; Phyllis Ama Tebuah Osei.

Others are: William Wowolo; William Kofi Donkor; Wisdom Lavoe; Francis Christopher Abaka; and Benjamin K Agordzo (Rtd).

Per reports, Dr Benjamin Agordzo was demoted from the Service for flouting the orders of a senior police officer.

In 2021, ACP Agordzo faced serious allegations related to a supposed plot to destabilize the nation, resulting in charges of conspiracy to commit high treason, abetment to high treason, and high treason itself.

The trial, which began on June 8, 2021, captured the nation's attention due to its high-profile nature.

The prosecution, under the leadership of Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, presented a compelling case bolstered by testimonies from seven soldiers.

In contrast, the defense team, which included notable lawyers like Rita Akukunti Ali and Victor Kodjogah Adawudu, vigorously defended Mr Agordzo throughout the legal proceedings.

In a significant development in 2024, the High Court in Accra acquitted ACP Agordzo, ruling him not guilty on all charges.

However, ACP Dr Benjamin Agordzo has revealed that he received threats from a Minister of State following his candid views on civil unrest expressed in a WhatsApp discussion.

Mr Agordzo further stated that he challenged the Minister, asserting that if he disagreed with his opinion, he should proceed with his plan to sue him.

"I have mentioned after the judgement in certain interviews that I had been threatened by a Minister of State. I don't need to mention his name again but I had been threatened on a platform that I as with him and I wasn't surprised when I as invited.

"I have mentioned his name earlier, and I have decided not to mention it again. And I had dared him to sue me if he thinks it is not true. The fact remains he had threatened me for sharing my opinion on a WhatApp platform," he added.