The Republic Vrs Adomolga [2023] GHACC 311 (10 February 2023)

The Republic Vrs Adomolga [2023] GHACC 311 (10 February 2023)

Accused was found in possession of an AK 47 assault rifle without lawful authority, and his voluntary confession, corroborated by other evidence, proved the prosecution's case beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 311
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: George Agana Adomolga
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
10 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Conviction
Legal Topics
Possession of Firearm Without Lawful Authority, Confession Evidence, Corroboration, Admissibility of Evidence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Possession of Firearm Without Lawful Authority Confession Evidence Corroboration Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

George Agana Adomolga

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether accused had in his possession one AK 47 assault rifle number 11897
  2. 2 Whether accused had lawful authority to possess one AK 47 assault rifle number 11897

Ratio Decidendi

Accused was found in possession of an AK 47 assault rifle without lawful authority, and his voluntary confession, corroborated by other evidence, proved the prosecution's case beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Conviction

Orders

  • Accused is found guilty and convicted for possession of firearm and ammunition without lawful authority.
  • The AK 47 rifle is to be returned to the Regional Police Command, Bolgatanga.