The High Court in Accra has brought forward the hearing of a motion seeking to stay the extradition of Ghanaian socialite Frederick ‘Abu Trica’ Kumi to the United States.

In a Facebook post on Monday, 6 July 2026, counsel for Abu Trica, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, said both parties have been directed to appear before the court on 9 July.

“The High Court has just made an order bringing forward the date for hearing of motion to stay the extradition of Abu Trica. Both parties must appear on 9 July,” he wrote.

The development follows an earlier ruling by the High Court ordering Abu Trica’s extradition to the United States, where he is wanted in connection with an alleged $8 million romance scam case.

Mr Barker-Vormawor had previously described the ruling as fast-tracked and suggested the matter could proceed to the Supreme Court on appeal. He also described the situation as a ‘one-all’ between his client and the FBI.

“I am out of Ghana for work. I just heard that the case of Abu Trica has been fast tracked and a judge has just ordered his extradition. Hmmm. FBI 1 – Abu 1. I guess this issue goes to the Supreme Court,” he wrote on Thursday, 2 July.

Abu Trica has been in custody since December 2025. He was previously granted bail by the High Court in the sum of GH¢30 million with two justified sureties after spending several months in detention.

He is being sought by United States authorities over allegations of romance fraud. The latest court direction will determine whether the extradition order will be temporarily stayed pending further legal proceedings.