In the ongoing murder case of the former MP for Abuakwa North, J.B Danquah Adu, the defense counsel, Mr. Yaw Dankwah, has made a compelling argument that the first accused person, Daniel Asiedu, did not commit the heinous crime. Dankwah alleged that the former MP was actually killed by three police impersonators who visited the deceased's home, and then vanished without a trace.
The defense counsel supported his claim with evidence from Apraku, the security guard, who reported the matter to the police via phone calls. According to Dankwah, Apraku's testimony confirmed that the impersonators were responsible for overpowering and killing the late MP, as Asiedu could not have physically overpowered him due to the MP's tall and well-built stature.
On the other hand, ASP Augustine Nkrumah, the case investigator, asserted that it was indeed Daniel Asiedu who committed the murder. Nkrumah described Asiedu as "a terrible person" capable of such a crime and presented evidence of weapons and items soaked in blood that were allegedly found in Asiedu's possession.
The court heard that Asiedu's girlfriend, Janet Kyeraa, confirmed to the police that the blood-soaked T-shirt and handkerchief belonged to Asiedu. She also disclosed that Asiedu had given her a blood-stained knife to clean after the incident. Additionally, Asiedu's slippers were reportedly found at the crime scene, and he identified other items found there as belonging to him.
ASP Nkrumah detailed how Asiedu admitted to using a knife on the deceased and even demonstrated to the investigation team how he perpetrated the crime. The investigator claimed that Asiedu had asked for forgiveness in the deceased's room and admitted to sending the exhibits found there.
As the trial continues, Daniel Asiedu faces charges of murder and robbery, with allegations of conspiring with another individual to rob the late MP. Both accused persons have denied the charges before a seven-member jury and have been remanded to reappear in court on February 28, 2024.
The case has sparked intense debate and scrutiny, with conflicting narratives from the defense counsel and the case investigator. As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how the court will weigh the evidence presented by both sides and reach a verdict in this high-profile case.
-source GNA | curated by Aisha Yakubu | Ghana Crimes
