Audio By Carbonatix
A 29-year-old mason has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the Asamakese Circuit Court for defiling his 12-year-old stepdaughter.
The convict, Kwasi Christian, popularly known as Dela was charged for defilement contrary to section 101 of the Criminal Offenses Act 1960 (Act 29).
He will serve his jail term in hard labour.
The prosecutor, Chief Inspector Susan Ayaric said the complainant, Bernice Mensah, who is the grandmother of the victim lives at Akwatia camp.
The victim and her biological mother live in the same house as the convict, she noted.
According to her, on October 5, while the victim was asleep in one of their rooms, the convict sneaked in and had sexual intercourse with the minor.
The Prosecution officer said during the act, the victim shouted for help due to the pain but no one came to her rescue.
The victim later reported her ordeal to her grandmother who also lodged an official complaint with the police.
Following this, Kwasi Christian was picked up by the officers.
Latest Stories
-
12 in critical condition in accident involving 3 cars at Gomoa Amenfi
2 hours -
Fake soldier remanded over GH¢192,000 fraud
3 hours -
NPP: It’s completely premature to be jostling for running mate at this time – Abu Jinapor
3 hours -
Lands Minister inspects 320 reclaimed hectares at Manso Nyankomanse, pledges 2026 land drive
3 hours -
Bawumia has strong control over NPP after primaries victory – Abu Jinapor
3 hours -
Ejisu MP vows to unite constituency behind NPP flagbearer for 2028 victory
3 hours -
King Tackie Tawiah deserves airport naming – Ga Mantse’s protocol chief
4 hours -
ECG reaffirms cash waterfall commitment as AKSA nears 205MW Anwomaso plant completion
4 hours -
KIA renaming should be done in consultation with Regional House of Chiefs – Gov’t urged
4 hours -
We need a single African currency to enable seamless trade – Pearl Nkrumah
5 hours -
Prisons Council engages Interior Minister on service development and operational challenges
5 hours -
Local gold refining takes off as GoldBod, Gold Coast Refinery roll out new partnership
5 hours -
Ghana’s presidency regains prestige under Mahama – Okudzeto Ablakwa
5 hours -
Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
5 hours -
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump’s life
5 hours