[2011]DLSC3056 • December 22, 2011 • Court of Appeal
ALEXANDER APISUAH AKWOWUGYE AND OTHER vs. THE REPUBLIC
On 22nd July 2005, two primary school pupils, PW1 and PW2, were invited to assist in food preparation for a teachers' get-together. The accused, teachers at the school, were present. After the party, the 2nd accused asked the girls to deliver food to his residence. The girls complied and were served a beverage described as 'tea' or 'Milo tea' by the 2nd accused. After consuming the beverage, both girls became dizzy and helpless. PW1 alleged that the 1st accused forcibly took her to a room and assaulted her. PW2 also described being taken home by the 2nd accused while unable to walk properly. Both girls exhibited symptoms of illness and were medically examined, revealing injuries consistent with attempted rape. The accused denied the charges, pleading alibi.
read moreIRENE C DANQUAH JA The brief summary of the facts of this case as testified by the prosecution and the defence witnesses are that; on 22nd July 2005 which was a day after the vacation, Akan-uwe Linda (PW1) and Adeana Judith Anabama (PW2), then pupils of KANDIGA PRIMARY SCHOOL were invited by the Head teacher of the school to assist in the preparation of food for a get-together of the teachers of the school. The accused persons who were teachers of the school were present at the get-together. After the party the 2nd accused asked the girls (PW1 and PW2) to send food to his residence at the Teachers Quarters at Mirigu. The girls complied and the accused persons followed up. The girls said after they had delivered the food, the 2nd accused in the presence of the 1st accused, offered to serve the girls with food beverage which both the girls and the accused persons described variously as “tea” or “Milo tea”. The girls reluctantly accepted the offer and the 2nd accused pre...