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REPUBLIC VRS ASAFO-ADJEI (34/23) [2024] GHACC 95 (29 April 2024)
The accused raised reasonable doubt about her guilt by establishing she acted in self-defence during an imminent attack while pregnant, and the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that her actions were unlawful or intentional assault. The harm caused was reasonably necessary for self-defence.
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REPUBLIC VRS OWUSU (B3/25/2023) [2024] GHACC 85 (23 February 2024)
The accused was attacked by multiple persons, including the complainant, wielding dangerous objects. The accused's use of force was reasonably necessary for self-defence, and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The accused is entitled to acquittal.
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REPUBLIC VRS GYAMFI & ANOTHER (17/2021) [2024] GHACC 197 (12 February 2024)
The court found that Gabriel Kwasi Gyamfi intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to Adongo Zong by using a saw blade to inflict deep lacerations, and that Timothy Akumey abetted the commission of the crime by blocking the complainant and facilitating the confrontation. The accused persons failed to raise reasonable doubt or provide credible justification for their actions, and the prosecution's evidence was accepted as cogent and credible.
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REPUBLIC VRS ZIOR (B3/87/23) [2023] GHADC 822 (24 October 2023)
The accused intentionally inflicted cutlass wounds on PW1 without lawful justification. His claim of self-defence was inconsistent, contradicted by his own witness, and unsupported by evidence. The prosecution proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt.
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REPUBLIC VRS KONADU (BR/NK/DC 3/2/2023) [2023] GHADC 1258 (10 October 2023)
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally caused harm; the accused acted in self-defence to prevent being strangled, using reasonable force with the knife already in her hand.
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REPUBLIC VRS ADE’AM (UE/BG/CT/B4/01/2023.) [2023] GHACC 1175 (1 August 2023)
The accused, despite claiming self-defence, was found to have assaulted the complainant, as evidenced by injuries and his conduct, and was convicted as charged.
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REPUBLIC VRS ADE'AM (UE/BG/CT/B4/01/2023.) [2023] GHACC 1084 (1 August 2023)
The court found that the accused, motivated by anger, assaulted the complainant, causing injuries, and did not act in self-defence. The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
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REPUBLIC VRS ADE’AM (UE/BG/CT/B4/01/2023.) [2023] GHACC 1187 (1 August 2023)
The court found that the accused, motivated by anger, assaulted the complainant, resulting in injuries, and rejected the self-defence claim based on the evidence and the accused's conduct.
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Republic Vrs Dogba [2023] GHADC 534 (28 March 2023)
The District Court at Dzodze acquitted Lucky Dogba of conspiracy but convicted him of causing harm, imposing a fine and compensation to the complainant.
Republic Vrs Anagli [2023] GHADC 527 (28 February 2023)
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt the accused's specific intent or recklessness to assault the complainant; evidence supports an unlawful fight rather than assault by the accused.
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