Kumasi, June 29, GNA - A 43-year old husband, who allegedly threatened to kill his wife, has been dragged to the KMA Circuit Court.

James Appiah-Kubi faces additional charges of assault and causing unlawful damage.

He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of GH¢8,000.00 to re-appear on Monday, July 11. Police Chief Inspector Isaac Mensah Apenteng told the court, presided over by Mr Justice William Boampong that, the complainant, Ernestina Quansah, 32, is married to the accused.

She lives at Kronum whilst Appiah-Kubi stays at Bremang West, all in Kumasi.

The prosecution said the relationship had been stormy, with the woman constantly subjected to severe beatings by the man.

This explains why Ernestina is staying outside her matrimonial home. On June 6, at about 0700 hours, she was in the house when Appiah-Kubi, seething with rage and holding a bottle of schnapps, wedding ring and a Holy Bible, burst in to announce the dissolution of their marriage.

The prosecution said the accused demanded that she paid to him an amount of GH¢1,700.00, which he claimed represented the expenses he incurred during their wedding.

He threatened to kill her and flee to neighbouring Mali, should she fail to make the money ready.

Police Chief Inspector Apenteng said as the women attempted to talk back, Appiah-Kubi, punched and kicked her and also destroyed her cellular phone.

Her co-tenants managed to rescue her and a report was made to the police, who later arrested him at his hideout.