FRANCIS AFEDO & 2ORS vs. REPUBLIC

JUDGMENT INTRODUCTION The Convict/Appellant (hereinafter referred to as "Appellant') was arrested and charged with the offence of Dishonestly Receiving a Tecno mobile phone contrary to section 147(1) of The Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). He pleaded Guilty with explanation and the Court after examining his explanation found him guilty of the offence, convicted and sentenced him to prison for 24 months. BRIEF FACTS According to the facts presented by Prosecution, Complainant, Charles Dorbordoe is a teacher. Al, Francis Afedo @Capo is a farmer, A2, Zakaria Musah is a scrap dealer and A3, Ikenna Ojinnak is a phone repairer. The complainant is a resident of Tsito near Ho and a native of Battor. Al, A2 and A3 reside in Battor and Mepe respectively. On 23/09/2022, the complainant had arrived at his hometown Battor to attend a meeting over his deceased father. That on 27/09/2022 about 17.50 hours, the complainant left his Tecno Spark 7 mobile phone valued GH¢1,000....