FELIX UGOCHUKWU OGU vs. THE REPUBLIC

ADDOH J.A This is an appeal for a reduction of the sentence of fifteen (15) years imposed on the appellant. The appellant, who was tried and convicted by the Greater Accra Regional Tribunal for the offence of possessing Narcotic Drugs without lawful authority contrary to section 2(1) and (2) of the Narcotic Drugs (Control Enforcement and Sanctions) Law 1990 PNDCL 236 is appealing for mitigation of sentence. The appellant from the appeal record was arrested on 26/03/2003. He was admitted to bail on stringent conditions which he could not fulfill. He therefore remained on remand from that day till his conviction and sentence on 10/08/2007 i.e. a period of about four years, five months. He appealed on four (4) main grounds. Ground I The sentence imposed on the appellant was harsh in view of the circumstances surrounding the case. Ground II That the appellant who is a first offender pleads with this Honorable Court to trespass justice with mercy by reducing his sentence to the ...