BONSU alias BENJILLO v THE REPUBLIC Criminal law and procedure-Trial-Fair trial-Trial in absentia-Appellant and four others arraigned before circuit tribunal for possession of narcotic drugs-First and fifth accused absconding upon grant of bail-Conduct of two demonstration of intention not to attend trial-Case subsequently transferred to Regional Tribunal and in absence of first and fifth accused, all fie accused persons tried and convicted-Whether trial of first and, .fifth accused in absentia rendering trial nullity and vitiating conviction of appellant-Constitution, 1992, art 19(3)( a).