S v Adjumani (GR/SG/DC/B7/21/2025) [2025] GHADC 179 (19 June 2025)

S v Adjumani (GR/SG/DC/B7/21/2025) [2025] GHADC 179 (19 June 2025)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused dishonestly appropriated GH¢4,630.00 belonging to the complainant, supported by the accused's voluntary confession and corroborative circumstantial evidence. The accused's defense was not credible and did not rebut the prosecution's case.

Citation
[2025] GHADC 179
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Adjumani Ayiku
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
19 June 2025
Case Number
GR/SG/DC/B7/21/2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Stealing, Burden of Proof, Confession, Evidence, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Stealing Burden of Proof Confession Evidence Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Adjumani Ayiku

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused stole GH¢4,630.00 from the complainant
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
  3. 3 Whether the accused's confession was voluntary

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused dishonestly appropriated GH¢4,630.00 belonging to the complainant, supported by the accused's voluntary confession and corroborative circumstantial evidence. The accused's defense was not credible and did not rebut the prosecution's case.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused convicted of stealing under section 124(1) of Act 29
  • Accused sentenced to pay a fine of 100 penalty units, in default serve 6 months imprisonment