REPUBLIC VRSSHAIBU & ANOTHER (B7/31/2024) [2024] GHACC 268 (10 April 2024)
The prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against Beliko Seidu (A2) for conspiracy to steal and stealing, as the evidence was insufficient and uncorroborated. A1's testimony did not provide credible or direct proof of agreement or joint action, and the prosecution did not discharge its burden under the law.
- Citation
- REPUBLIC VRSSHAIBU & ANOTHER (B7/31/2024) [2024] GHACC 268 (10 April 2024)
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Halitu Shaibu; Accused: Beliko Seidu
- Court
- ghacc
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 10 April 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment After Close of Prosecution's Case
- Outcome
- acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Conspiracy, Stealing, Submission of No Case, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- eng
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Halitu Shaibu
Accused
Beliko Seidu
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment After Close of Prosecution's Case
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case of conspiracy to steal and stealing against Beliko Seidu (A2)
- 2 Whether evidence supports conviction of A2 for conspiracy and stealing
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against Beliko Seidu (A2) for conspiracy to steal and stealing, as the evidence was insufficient and uncorroborated. A1's testimony did not provide credible or direct proof of agreement or joint action, and the prosecution did not discharge its burden under the law.
Court Disposition
acquittal
Orders
- Beliko Seidu (A2) acquitted of all charges.
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