THE REPUBLIC vs. MICHAEL QUARTEY AND DAWUDA

Michael Quartey, the first accused person herein, and one Dawuda (at large) are alleged to be partners of crime. Specifically, they have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime to wit stealing, contrary to sections 23(1) and 124 (1)of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, Act 29 and stealing, contrary to sections 124(1) of Act 29/60 as amended by paragraph 4 of NLDC 398 of 1969. A2 escaped arrest. When A1 was arraigned before this court, the charges were read, interpreted and explained to him in Twi language. He pleaded not guilty to both counts. The facts of the case as presented by the prosecutor are that both the complainant and A1 reside in Aburaso, Kumasi. On 01/06/2013. a witness in this case saw A1 and A2 in an uncompleted building of which the complainant is a caretaker. The witness who suspected the accused persons to be criminals, called other people's attention and raised an alarm. On sensing danger, the accused persons jumped over the wall and run away. The witne...