Ghana Case Law

Kisseh v S (CR/0117/2024)

Kisseh v S (CR/0117/2024) [2025] GHAHC 147 (16 May 2025)

Court

High Court

Case number

CR/0117/2024

The evidence of the sole eyewitness (PW1) was credible and sufficient to support the conviction for robbery. The appellant's alibi was not substantiated by any witnesses or credible evidence. The identification of the appellant was positive, and the trial judge properly assessed the evidence and the defence. The sentence imposed was within statutory limits. There was no miscarriage of justice.

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• Robbery
• Evidence
• Identification
• Alibi
• Appeals

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REPUBLIC VRS: ADAMS (D21/30/22)

REPUBLIC VRS: ADAMS (D21/30/22) [2024] GHACC 20 (31 January 2024)

Court

ghacc

Prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that accused participated in the robbery; evidence was circumstantial, inconsistent, and insufficient to link accused to the crime. Identification was not established, and prosecution witnesses could not identify accused as perpetrator. Circumstantial evidence (mobile phone and motorbike) did not conclusively connect accused to the offence.

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• Robbery
• Burden of proof
• Identification
• Circumstantial evidence
• Restitution

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Annan Vrs Republic

Annan Vrs Republic [2023] GHAHC 166 (27 March 2023)

Court

ghahc

The prosecution proved the elements of robbery and the identity of the appellant beyond reasonable doubt; the appellant's alibi was not substantiated, and the identification evidence was credible and sufficient.

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• Robbery
• Identification
• Alibi
• Standard of proof
• Appeals

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Republic Vrs Atsu Denteh & Anor.

Republic Vrs Atsu Denteh & Anor. [2023] GHACC 512 (28 February 2023)

Court

ghacc

Accused's inconsistent statements and possession of stolen items, combined with witness testimony, established participation in conspiracy and robbery beyond reasonable doubt; alibi was not credible.

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• Conspiracy
• Robbery
• Evidence
• Identification
• Sentencing

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The Republic Vrs Asare

The Republic Vrs Asare [2023] GHACC 390 (7 February 2023)

Court

Circuit Court

The court acquitted Robert Asare of defilement, finding that although the offence and the complainant’s age were proved, reasonable doubt remained on identity and access.

• Defilement
• Burden of proof
• Identification
• Reasonable doubt
• Reasonable-doubt
• Criminal-identification

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The Republic Vrs Akalek

The Republic Vrs Akalek [2023] GHACC 309 (27 January 2023)

Court

Circuit Court

The court found that A1 and A2 conspired and acted together to commit robbery, used force and threat of criminal assault, and that A1 possessed ammunition without authority. The conviction was based on voluntary confession statements corroborated by witness testimony and other evidence. The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

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• Conspiracy
• Robbery
• Possession of ammunition without authority
• Evidence—confession
• Identification
• Sentencing

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Republic Vrs Musah

Republic Vrs Musah [2023] GHACC 228 (20 January 2023)

Court

ghacc

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had carnal knowledge of the survivor, who was under sixteen years of age, through direct and circumstantial evidence, including the survivor's testimony, medical report, and identification of the accused by sight, voice, and clothing. The accused's defence of mistaken identity was not credible and did not raise reasonable doubt.

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• Defilement
• Sexual offences
• Burden of proof
• Evidence
• Identification
• Sentencing

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Aesat Issachar Sellassie Vrs Teiko Gloria Nuertey

Aesat Issachar Sellassie Vrs Teiko Gloria Nuertey [2022] GHACC 5 (1 December 2022)

Court

Circuit Court

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused was the person who committed the robbery and laundered the proceeds. There was a fatal discrepancy between the vehicle registration numbers in the CCTV footage and the car rented by the accused. The identification evidence was weak due to lack of prior acquaintance and absence of an identification parade. The confession statements were discounted due to allegations of duress and lack of enhanced probative value. The prosecution's evidence did not establish the accused's guilt to the required standard.

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• Robbery
• Money laundering
• Evidence
• Identification
• Confession

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The Republic Vrs Sam

The Republic Vrs Sam [2022] GHACC 206 (12 November 2022)

Court

Circuit Court

The accused was convicted of defilement of Grace Atta Kow because her testimony, corroborated by medical evidence and her identification of the accused, established the offence beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecution failed to prove the accused defiled Christiana Adzogbley or threatened Grace with death due to lack of credible identification and direct evidence.

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• Defilement
• Threat of death
• Evidence
• Identification
• Burden of proof

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Republic Vrs Emmanuel Badasu & Anor.

Republic Vrs Emmanuel Badasu & Anor. [2022] GHACC 212 (27 October 2022)

Court

Circuit Court

The Circuit Court convicted Emmanuel Badasu of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, finding him identified at the scene and in recent possession of the stolen vehicle.

• Robbery
• Conspiracy
• Evidence
• Identification
• Criminal-evidence
• Identification-evidence

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