Wrongly jailed teacher seeks GHS10m compensation

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Shc 7 years ago

Only Ghc10m ?

Only Ghc10m ?
KOFI YESU 7 years ago

Oh massa lawyer...look at how much Woyome took for judgement debt...like if Woyome had been wrongfully jailed and he had spent 15years,then he would have claimed the flagstaff house as his compensation.......the amount should ...
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Oh massa lawyer...look at how much Woyome took for judgement debt...like if Woyome had been wrongfully jailed and he had spent 15years,then he would have claimed the flagstaff house as his compensation.......the amount should be 45million because life in a Ghanaian jail is not like staying in a hotel....it's hard and very punishing for every year that he was wrongly incarcerated that's 2million making 30million and the 15million is for the trauma he has suffered...I think after that then you can top up with another 5million for lawyers fee making it a total of 50million .....massa lawyer even your services will take almost half of this money and the government will also try not to give your client all that money...anyway half a compensation is better than none
kwaku saeed 7 years ago

Good one there I second.

Good one there I second.
AYITEY MALAWI (Ga Mantse Claimant) 7 years ago

THE TWO WOMEN WHO TOOK THE GIRL IN SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED WHERE WAS THE GIRL STAYING AT TIME OF INCIDENT? THEIR HUSBANDS, SONS ARE POTENTIAL SUSPECTS.

THE TWO WOMEN WHO TOOK THE GIRL IN SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED WHERE WAS THE GIRL STAYING AT TIME OF INCIDENT? THEIR HUSBANDS, SONS ARE POTENTIAL SUSPECTS.
seee oooo 7 years ago

GHC10m = 100billon oil Ghana cedis

GHC10m = 100billon oil Ghana cedis
Concerned Citizen 7 years ago

The relity is tht this mn will be lucky to get 200,000 cedis compenstion.

The relity is tht this mn will be lucky to get 200,000 cedis compenstion.
Dave 7 years ago

Fact that he is not responsible for the pregnany does not mean he did not sleep with the girl....

Fact that he is not responsible for the pregnany does not mean he did not sleep with the girl....
Runnable,US 7 years ago

Exactly, that was my thought too.

Exactly, that was my thought too.
Stinky Finger 7 years ago

The teacher was accused of statuary rape which resulted in a pregnancy.Let me put in a way even dickheads like you can undertsand.The girl got pregnant and when quizzed she mentioned the name of this teacher.There was a rush ...
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The teacher was accused of statuary rape which resulted in a pregnancy.Let me put in a way even dickheads like you can undertsand.The girl got pregnant and when quizzed she mentioned the name of this teacher.There was a rush to judgement which resulted in a ten year imprisonment of the teacher before a paternity test proved that the baby wasn't his.So you are saying we should add 10 more years to his jail time because he "might"still be guilty of having sex with her at different times which didn't result in pregnancy?So in your world suspicion of crime must be considered as crimes?
Kofi 7 years ago

What happens to mother who obviously must have lied?

What happens to mother who obviously must have lied?
Nana Yaw 7 years ago

Muslim Bitch. Typically

Muslim Bitch. Typically
WHO BE YOU 7 years ago

The judge who presided over the case, wrongly judged and subsequently sentenced the teacher must be punished for misjudge. I am sure he / she either took bribe from the girl's parents or there was some hitch that prevented h ...
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The judge who presided over the case, wrongly judged and subsequently sentenced the teacher must be punished for misjudge. I am sure he / she either took bribe from the girl's parents or there was some hitch that prevented his thinking from ordering a DNA test.
apokye judge 7 years ago

may be the judge took a goat

may be the judge took a goat
babs 7 years ago

Fool.

Fool.
trueth on Jemuary 272017:09:55 7 years ago

Nana yaw. Muslims are rare in this typs of bad behaviors. if she were a Christian no need to mention because is their trade mark. they impregnate the girls and they become their wifes.you also remind me somthing in Capetown ...
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Nana yaw. Muslims are rare in this typs of bad behaviors. if she were a Christian no need to mention because is their trade mark. they impregnate the girls and they become their wifes.you also remind me somthing in Capetown here in S Africa when a muslim woman had HIV they made a documentary and intsview the woman that we know you are a muslim and we also know that you muslims when it comes things like this you don't do that. so tell us what happen? so her husband was the one who cheated by going out with his co worker and afected and that was how got hiv the man alrady dead. so the following day my Nigerian friends have got the teason to teaze islam. so early morning they were at my shop to teaze me. so i told them is honour to muslims.with only one HIV have to surprise people. but we are humanbiengs like others we thank God because we all listen to the news evereday they said S Africa is world no one in HIV with only one muslim is affected then brothers if I were you I ll prais not to teaze because if the the Christians were like us the muslims we can't be rated world leading nation of HIV. so Nana yaw you praising the muslims. thats not our character so cudos to youuu thank God.
Sam 7 years ago

@ nana yaw: have u forgotten the rape case involving Asamoah Gyan captain of Ghana black star team and Sarah Kobla? were they muslems? sometimes u have to leap b4 u look. what would you say about that case too, meaning Christ ...
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@ nana yaw: have u forgotten the rape case involving Asamoah Gyan captain of Ghana black star team and Sarah Kobla? were they muslems? sometimes u have to leap b4 u look. what would you say about that case too, meaning Christians too have bad behaviour
Y. A. W... 7 years ago

Stop fooling. I believe your mum conceived you through prostitution. Other religions are saint isn't it? Foolish boy.

Stop fooling. I believe your mum conceived you through prostitution. Other religions are saint isn't it? Foolish boy.
Muby 7 years ago

U need to respect ur self and share ur opinion what has her religion got to do with this??

U need to respect ur self and share ur opinion what has her religion got to do with this??
aziz 7 years ago

the fact that the person has a muslim name thus not mean she is a muslim.
don't be naive

the fact that the person has a muslim name thus not mean she is a muslim.
don't be naive
Aba 7 years ago

Will probably be forgiven. Everybody will say the guy shd forgive n forget

Will probably be forgiven. Everybody will say the guy shd forgive n forget
Nana Kwaku 7 years ago

She was a teenager and might have done so under pressure & fear.It was the duty of the judiciary to have gone beyond what the small girl might have said.Why was scientific analysis ignored in the trial?

She was a teenager and might have done so under pressure & fear.It was the duty of the judiciary to have gone beyond what the small girl might have said.Why was scientific analysis ignored in the trial?
APONKYE 7 years ago

How can we be this unfair to other like this? I believe the prosecutor and the judge must have been Akyems.

How can we be this unfair to other like this? I believe the prosecutor and the judge must have been Akyems.
shout out. 7 years ago

I'm not an Akyem, but this is very bad. How can u exhibit this "hyperhatred" for your fellow human being? Because of someone or some issues connected to Akyem, any negative thing is from akyem. Don't visit what was done in t ...
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I'm not an Akyem, but this is very bad. How can u exhibit this "hyperhatred" for your fellow human being? Because of someone or some issues connected to Akyem, any negative thing is from akyem. Don't visit what was done in the past to the present. Let God be the judge.
Citizen 7 years ago

Oh no you forgot, they were actually 2 aponkyes that's why they arrived at that idiotic judgement against this fine gentleman. Idiotic like you

Oh no you forgot, they were actually 2 aponkyes that's why they arrived at that idiotic judgement against this fine gentleman. Idiotic like you
SD 7 years ago

Nonsensical contribution

Nonsensical contribution
Kweku trouble 7 years ago

Don't be stupid. What has tribe got to do with this?

Don't be stupid. What has tribe got to do with this?
Kafui 7 years ago

No wonder you are Aponkye. From your behavior you might be the Billy goat type of aponkye. I rest my case

No wonder you are Aponkye. From your behavior you might be the Billy goat type of aponkye. I rest my case
Atinga Frafra 7 years ago

Not being the biological father of the child does not prove your innocence in the case of defilement of a minor. Where did a 14 year old get the nerve to accuse her teacher of such a crime if you never slept with her?

Not being the biological father of the child does not prove your innocence in the case of defilement of a minor. Where did a 14 year old get the nerve to accuse her teacher of such a crime if you never slept with her?
Yoofi 7 years ago

Excatlymy case! Some of these Supreme Court Judges should be investigated if anybody has seen a goat bleating in their households!

Excatlymy case! Some of these Supreme Court Judges should be investigated if anybody has seen a goat bleating in their households!
Doe 7 years ago

AM WITH YOU

AM WITH YOU
AK47 7 years ago

You are totally displaying your ignorance. He was convicted based on the defilement and the pregnancy, and since it has been proven that the child was not his, it obviously means that the girl in question is not credible an ...
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You are totally displaying your ignorance. He was convicted based on the defilement and the pregnancy, and since it has been proven that the child was not his, it obviously means that the girl in question is not credible and that her evidence could not be relied upon
king???? 7 years ago

They never said the defilement lead to pregnancy

They never said the defilement lead to pregnancy
Amarteye 7 years ago

You are rather displaying ignorance. one can not be charge for pregnancy. obviously,the charge for which the teacher was convicted was defilement and not the pregnancy. However, the pregnancy could be used as evidence. But th ...
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You are rather displaying ignorance. one can not be charge for pregnancy. obviously,the charge for which the teacher was convicted was defilement and not the pregnancy. However, the pregnancy could be used as evidence. But the supreme Court should have known that the child not being his does not exonerate him from defilement. If he ever had sex with the victim then he is guilty. It is however, a defence if accused know a former boyfriend of victim that means. it is based on this that accused was discharged. It will therefore be difficult to seek for compensation because he was actually guilty of having sex with a 16 yr old. It was not the fault of prosecution to go to jail but himself.
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Muby 7 years ago

The girl is suppose to be his student so endolging in sexual act with the student alone unprofesional

The girl is suppose to be his student so endolging in sexual act with the student alone unprofesional
JT 7 years ago

The supreme Court jugdes are not stupid. Judgement is based on factual evidence not hearsay. A girl claims I've defiled her and that defilement resulted in a pregnancy. This girl being 14 years and a muslim might have claimed ...
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The supreme Court jugdes are not stupid. Judgement is based on factual evidence not hearsay. A girl claims I've defiled her and that defilement resulted in a pregnancy. This girl being 14 years and a muslim might have claimed in court that she was a virgin at the time of the incident. Now, if the child from that pregnancy cannot be mine, then the one who defiled the girl that resulted in the pregnancy could not be me. Simple.
babs 7 years ago

"And she is a muslim" what is the meaning of this?

"And she is a muslim" what is the meaning of this?
koo 7 years ago

my brother come down. some of our students are bad and evil. similar incident happened to me. A student lied against for causing her dismissal because she claimed i proposed to her n she refused so i failed her n the school s ...
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my brother come down. some of our students are bad and evil. similar incident happened to me. A student lied against for causing her dismissal because she claimed i proposed to her n she refused so i failed her n the school saked for non performance. she had more than 9 Fs out of which one was my subject. to be frank with u, i can swear by the bible and the womb that gave birth to me, i had nothing doing with her. students hate teachers who are principled. thank God when her script were sent for remarking, she even scored lower marks than i gave her. we should teach our children the fear of God and the truth.
Efo Ben 7 years ago

Wait till it happens to you ok

Wait till it happens to you ok
Chief New York 7 years ago

Atinga Frafra you said it all, I don't think he was jailed because he is the father, but for sleeping with a 14year old girl.

Atinga Frafra you said it all, I don't think he was jailed because he is the father, but for sleeping with a 14year old girl.
happy 7 years ago

stop that this girl and nation has unfairly punish the teacher and you are saying. he too did it. are you not African and Ghanaian?

stop that this girl and nation has unfairly punish the teacher and you are saying. he too did it. are you not African and Ghanaian?
AK 7 years ago

God bless Lawyer Sasu .

God bless Lawyer Sasu .
Yoofi 7 years ago

If penetration occured, regardless of whether the child was his or not , he committed an offence at a time the child was 14. That should be the focus not the child born!

If penetration occured, regardless of whether the child was his or not , he committed an offence at a time the child was 14. That should be the focus not the child born!
Gletsu wisdom xceedin grace 7 years ago

Only God can settle this man,I was his student by then, this amount requested for is jux a token, he cud've died becoz of the trauma and emotional torture. Thank Jesus for his mercies on my teacher. Our justice system must be ...
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Only God can settle this man,I was his student by then, this amount requested for is jux a token, he cud've died becoz of the trauma and emotional torture. Thank Jesus for his mercies on my teacher. Our justice system must be looked at. The million question I ask is, on what basis was he sentenced? ???????
John Musah 7 years ago

Mr. Asente is a criminal. The fact that he is not the father of the child does not exonerate him. I believe he slept with the girl and mind you, the girl is 14 years old, a minor. No compensation for you Mr Asente.

Mr. Asente is a criminal. The fact that he is not the father of the child does not exonerate him. I believe he slept with the girl and mind you, the girl is 14 years old, a minor. No compensation for you Mr Asente.
JAY 7 years ago

So it was a crime by then, what are they going to do to the father of the baby ?
Is he also going to be jail for 15 years ?

So it was a crime by then, what are they going to do to the father of the baby ?
Is he also going to be jail for 15 years ?
Aj 7 years ago

John musah,Mr Ashante case is a bit difficult to assess be'cos the same thing happened in Chicago Illinois when a white lady accused a black man of rape in 1981 but in the year 2015 the black man was found to be innocent and ...
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John musah,Mr Ashante case is a bit difficult to assess be'cos the same thing happened in Chicago Illinois when a white lady accused a black man of rape in 1981 but in the year 2015 the black man was found to be innocent and ask me why,not knowing the white man who then a 17yrs had a hate for black people due to what's her parents were telling her.so when she grew up the lied she committed way back many years was hunting her and after DNA research did prove the poor black man who was then 18yrs was innocent. when they later found the white lady she made a painful confession,so pls any evil person can easily put you in jail whereas you're innocent.
JAY 7 years ago

I really fell sad for teachers because, any issues corncerning teachers the media houses are able to get their photographs but they don't get the photographs of other professionals who committed the same crimes.

I really fell sad for teachers because, any issues corncerning teachers the media houses are able to get their photographs but they don't get the photographs of other professionals who committed the same crimes.
Nana Kwaku 7 years ago

Every profession has its own risk its up to you the individual joining that profession on how you behave & conduct yourself.Even adult female students at the university level can be manipulative.What about the male gynaecolog ...
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Every profession has its own risk its up to you the individual joining that profession on how you behave & conduct yourself.Even adult female students at the university level can be manipulative.What about the male gynaecologist?
Muby 7 years ago

So far this is a rational comment on here

So far this is a rational comment on here
Muby 7 years ago

So far this is a rational comment on here

So far this is a rational comment on here
Reason properly Mr Musa 7 years ago

You're calling somebody been in prison for wrongly jailed a criminal? I pity you but pray and pray that such troubles comes on your way. God have mercy on you okay

You're calling somebody been in prison for wrongly jailed a criminal? I pity you but pray and pray that such troubles comes on your way. God have mercy on you okay
stephen abanga. 7 years ago

Hmmmmm, Defiling a person is not the same as impregnating her. Who says if u have sex with a lady she must automatically be pregnant. I'm at a loss as to how the presiding judge came to the conclusion that the convict is not ...
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Hmmmmm, Defiling a person is not the same as impregnating her. Who says if u have sex with a lady she must automatically be pregnant. I'm at a loss as to how the presiding judge came to the conclusion that the convict is not the biological father of the child and foe that matter could not have defiled the lady. That's my mind.
koo 7 years ago

the lady got pregnant and the case was in court. based on her age it was termed defilement. the court based its judgement on evidence and not what one think. if the lady was in court that the teacher defiled her that would h ...
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the lady got pregnant and the case was in court. based on her age it was termed defilement. the court based its judgement on evidence and not what one think. if the lady was in court that the teacher defiled her that would have been a different issue
John 7 years ago

Ghana must catch up with the rest of the world in technology. This is a blatant miscarriage of justice by our courts.

Ghana must catch up with the rest of the world in technology. This is a blatant miscarriage of justice by our courts.
Kafir 7 years ago

Aponkye
You sound like you have a personal hatred for Akyems. What have they done to you.
What have this case got to do with Akyems?
God will punish you well well

Aponkye
You sound like you have a personal hatred for Akyems. What have they done to you.
What have this case got to do with Akyems?
God will punish you well well
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JUSTICE MUST PREVAIL 7 years ago

it's just clear that justice in Ghana increasingly unfair, the young man should review his amount and make it 50m?this is annoying?thanks to lawyer Francis xavier

it's just clear that justice in Ghana increasingly unfair, the young man should review his amount and make it 50m?this is annoying?thanks to lawyer Francis xavier
kojo 7 years ago

guys he had da same name as da actual criminal n taut in da same sch,so it's obvious da actual criminal coneived wit someone 2 mafia dis guy cos da guy said he neva knew da gal

guys he had da same name as da actual criminal n taut in da same sch,so it's obvious da actual criminal coneived wit someone 2 mafia dis guy cos da guy said he neva knew da gal
Ayi 7 years ago

He could have defiled the girl anyway. Meanwhile the girl had been sleeping with somebody else

He could have defiled the girl anyway. Meanwhile the girl had been sleeping with somebody else
Waja Dominic 7 years ago

What a country are we living in, why didn't they did the test initially in the beginning of the matter before taking the teacher on. In fact this is unfair. I strongly blame the court. What amount money can compasate him.

What a country are we living in, why didn't they did the test initially in the beginning of the matter before taking the teacher on. In fact this is unfair. I strongly blame the court. What amount money can compasate him.
Abeiku SW2 London 7 years ago

10 million GH Cedis for 12 years ??? Crime that u didn't commit ??? Anyway

10 million GH Cedis for 12 years ??? Crime that u didn't commit ??? Anyway
Joe 7 years ago

The Justice system should probe the matter and come out with the biological father of child. Whether the teacher had hand in it or not the victim was a minor and the father of child had defiled her

The Justice system should probe the matter and come out with the biological father of child. Whether the teacher had hand in it or not the victim was a minor and the father of child had defiled her
Owusu kofi 7 years ago

The DNA only showed that he wasn't responsible for the pregnancy but it doesn't free him from the rape.
So he should keep quiet and remain there. The girl might have been having a boyfriend who was responsible for the pregn ...
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The DNA only showed that he wasn't responsible for the pregnancy but it doesn't free him from the rape.
So he should keep quiet and remain there. The girl might have been having a boyfriend who was responsible for the pregnancy but rape is rape. Unless the girl confesses that she was lying which i even doubt
Yaw 7 years ago

How much do you know about the case to reach this conclusion? The girl's credibility is on the line because the gentleman was not responsible for the pregnancy. The fact that the child is not his removes him from the case. Th ...
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How much do you know about the case to reach this conclusion? The girl's credibility is on the line because the gentleman was not responsible for the pregnancy. The fact that the child is not his removes him from the case. The reviewed the evidence of the case which I think by then was purely verbal -- the material evidence simply does not support it.
Dizzle 7 years ago

Pls the facts of the case does not include rape... When a 14 year old gets pregnant from a sexual intercourse... It is termed defilement cos she is a minor.. so it doesnt mean she was raped.. The teacher has been exonerated f ...
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Pls the facts of the case does not include rape... When a 14 year old gets pregnant from a sexual intercourse... It is termed defilement cos she is a minor.. so it doesnt mean she was raped.. The teacher has been exonerated from the pregnancy... which means he was not the one that defiled her... It isnt the kind of defilement you are thinking abt..
babs 7 years ago

At kafi,just be praying that such thing never happen to u.r u jealous of the man?

At kafi,just be praying that such thing never happen to u.r u jealous of the man?
Katawire 7 years ago

The Court should have done the test before sentencing. However the fact that Mr Asante is not the father does not exonerate him from having sex with the girl. I thought Mr Asante is going to deny canal knowledge of the girl. ...
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The Court should have done the test before sentencing. However the fact that Mr Asante is not the father does not exonerate him from having sex with the girl. I thought Mr Asante is going to deny canal knowledge of the girl. The sentence that was given to Mr Asante was too harsh. The judge or magistrate who gave the sentence should be ashamed of himself. The police officers who shot another police man during the Donkorkrom bullion attack were only sentenced to 36 months imprisonment. The judiciary is sick.
Aba 7 years ago

Why did they wait for this long to do a DNA test? Oh why didn't the teacher insist on this early? Efie abayifoo

Why did they wait for this long to do a DNA test? Oh why didn't the teacher insist on this early? Efie abayifoo
NANA KWABENA AMERINO 7 years ago

Oh just Ghc10m p3. Is even small cos he has lose his job, respect and a family as well

Oh just Ghc10m p3. Is even small cos he has lose his job, respect and a family as well
GHANA FIRST 7 years ago

This is how a lie can change the course of a man's destiny. The NPP lied just to win power, you can imagine when this will do to many destinies.

This is how a lie can change the course of a man's destiny. The NPP lied just to win power, you can imagine when this will do to many destinies.
babs 7 years ago

Did NDC say the truth before winning?

Did NDC say the truth before winning?
Hardi 7 years ago

Unfortunately we more of Mr Asante's kinds who are languishing in our prisons as a result of wrong accusations and poor work or for want of the right word permit me to say LAZY work on the part of our prosecutors and Judges. ...
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Unfortunately we more of Mr Asante's kinds who are languishing in our prisons as a result of wrong accusations and poor work or for want of the right word permit me to say LAZY work on the part of our prosecutors and Judges. In fact in as much as we need justice the right thing must be done b4 judgment is passed but not on people seen as not to have anybody to help.
Pastor Alex Kufuor 7 years ago

DNA technology is used universally in most countries of the world It is grossly negligent on the part of the state not to have applied this basic technology to ascertain the innocence or guilt of Asante.
It is incumbent on ...
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DNA technology is used universally in most countries of the world It is grossly negligent on the part of the state not to have applied this basic technology to ascertain the innocence or guilt of Asante.
It is incumbent on the Judiciary to expeditiously assess the financial compensation due to Eric and not subject him to further injustice by bureaucratic delays.
Another important dimension to this case is that it ought to be reopened to establish the perpetpetrator of this grievous sexual assault on a 14 year old girl. We must avoid victimising the lady who Ostensibly has also suffered a traumatic experience in this incident of the sexual offence committed by a person who up to now has escaped the wheels of justice
Facts Check. 7 years ago

He was released in 2015 and proceeded to court in 2012?

He was released in 2015 and proceeded to court in 2012?
defilement 7 years ago

the minor claimed her teacher defiled her and besides her teacher denied it but what is the evidence to back it so he was jailed for an act he did not commit.DNA test proved that the teacher was innocent which means the minor ...
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the minor claimed her teacher defiled her and besides her teacher denied it but what is the evidence to back it so he was jailed for an act he did not commit.DNA test proved that the teacher was innocent which means the minor concoct with her guy to hold the teacher responsible.
BRIGHT BOADU 7 years ago

IT IS A BIG SHAME AND DISGRACE ON THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS GHANA AS A NATION. THIS UNIVERSALLY COMMON TECHNOLOGY COULD NOT BE USED ON TIME TO ASCERTAIN THE TRUTH ARE WE SERIOUS AS A NATION TO PROGRESS? .

IT IS A BIG SHAME AND DISGRACE ON THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS GHANA AS A NATION. THIS UNIVERSALLY COMMON TECHNOLOGY COULD NOT BE USED ON TIME TO ASCERTAIN THE TRUTH ARE WE SERIOUS AS A NATION TO PROGRESS? .
BRIGHT BOADU 7 years ago

IT IS A BIG SHAME AND DISGRACE ON THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS GHANA AS A NATION. THIS UNIVERSALLY COMMON TECHNOLOGY COULD NOT BE USED ON TIME TO ASCERTAIN THE TRUTH ARE WE SERIOUS AS A NATION TO PROGRESS? . IF. THERE WA ...
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IT IS A BIG SHAME AND DISGRACE ON THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS GHANA AS A NATION. THIS UNIVERSALLY COMMON TECHNOLOGY COULD NOT BE USED ON TIME TO ASCERTAIN THE TRUTH ARE WE SERIOUS AS A NATION TO PROGRESS? . IF. THERE WAS NO CHILD IN THIS SITUATION , WHAT WOULD THE COURT HAVE DONE TO FIND EVIDENCE? WHY DNA TEST WAS NOT DONE RIGHT AWAY ON THE GIRL IF SHE WAS REALLY DEFILED?
tetteh-tsu tema 7 years ago

Atinga u have a point, I don't think that the girl out of no contact with her teacher will accuse him of such act. Maybe he also had sex with her but might not be the one who impregnated her. Moreover the girl might be such a ...
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Atinga u have a point, I don't think that the girl out of no contact with her teacher will accuse him of such act. Maybe he also had sex with her but might not be the one who impregnated her. Moreover the girl might be such a bad girl to have slept with a number of men at her age
koo 7 years ago

if a student want to put you in trouble massa she will make you small. lots of politics in the teaching field, pull him down etc. i had similar experience bro. i had no knowledge on her claims. hmmm. only God knows the heart ...
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if a student want to put you in trouble massa she will make you small. lots of politics in the teaching field, pull him down etc. i had similar experience bro. i had no knowledge on her claims. hmmm. only God knows the heart of a man.
dankwa 7 years ago

This lawyer be class one lawyer paaa gh10m p3 oooo why lawyer?

This lawyer be class one lawyer paaa gh10m p3 oooo why lawyer?
AZAA 7 years ago

The girl should be prosecuted for deceiving public officers. (2)After a compesation have been paid to the teacher for wrongly imprisonment the girl should again face charges of causing financial loss to the state.

The girl should be prosecuted for deceiving public officers. (2)After a compesation have been paid to the teacher for wrongly imprisonment the girl should again face charges of causing financial loss to the state.
Hmmm Papabi. 7 years ago

I think that the lady in question who is now about 26years must be jailed for at least 5years.

I think that the lady in question who is now about 26years must be jailed for at least 5years.
DDDDDD 7 years ago

charge moree he deserve it women! hmm

charge moree he deserve it women! hmm
Paulus 7 years ago

Bt the details given here still doesnt show witout all doubt he didnt do it... He not being de father doesnt mean he did chop de girl.. Anaaaaa am i lying... anyway, sorry for him tho

Bt the details given here still doesnt show witout all doubt he didnt do it... He not being de father doesnt mean he did chop de girl.. Anaaaaa am i lying... anyway, sorry for him tho
DOOBIA 7 years ago

So just because the DNA proves the child is not his means there was no rape? If he were sentenced for impregnating the girl, then the clearance makes sense, but if he was sentenced for rape or sleeping with an under-age, then ...
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So just because the DNA proves the child is not his means there was no rape? If he were sentenced for impregnating the girl, then the clearance makes sense, but if he was sentenced for rape or sleeping with an under-age, then more work needed to be done before clearing him. I am not convinced, that the teacher is not guilty.
Joe 7 years ago

ths guy was my mate in JSS. Very decent guy

ths guy was my mate in JSS. Very decent guy
Zavu 7 years ago

This guy called Aponkye must stop thus behaviour on Ghana Web. His utterances are not the best. Please Mr. Aponte hold your fire.

This guy called Aponkye must stop thus behaviour on Ghana Web. His utterances are not the best. Please Mr. Aponte hold your fire.
Kofi 7 years ago

Never mind, cause he is a retarded N D C foot soldier.He hate akans

Never mind, cause he is a retarded N D C foot soldier.He hate akans
Afrakomaba Nana Kwame Agyapong. 7 years ago

Don't be kind to Ghana ooo! Ericus. Be a Billionaire out of this injustice.

Don't be kind to Ghana ooo! Ericus. Be a Billionaire out of this injustice.
Kaakie 7 years ago

Yestee Ghanaweb said the man is 36yrs today he is 40yrs. mmmmn

Yestee Ghanaweb said the man is 36yrs today he is 40yrs. mmmmn
FlyBird 7 years ago

This is to all the guys here. Lets try and control ourselves. If you can't go to Ashawo line. Because a mere claim of sexual assault can ruin your life forever. The law is always flawed to favor the woman. So please I beg you ...
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This is to all the guys here. Lets try and control ourselves. If you can't go to Ashawo line. Because a mere claim of sexual assault can ruin your life forever. The law is always flawed to favor the woman. So please I beg you control it or go to asahwo to save yourself.
babs 7 years ago

U were accused of defilement and impregnating a girl which automatically makes the child urs.u have spent 12 year out if 15 years with only 3 years left to come for ur child,u r now being told the child is not us.have u gone ...
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U were accused of defilement and impregnating a girl which automatically makes the child urs.u have spent 12 year out if 15 years with only 3 years left to come for ur child,u r now being told the child is not us.have u gone and u gave come.
GHANA BA 7 years ago

masa go look for Tuo zaafi go chop and start teaching work .

masa go look for Tuo zaafi go chop and start teaching work .
ISSAH ABDUL-SAMED 7 years ago

Only Allah knows what will happen to these so called seasoned lawyers. 10m ghc is too small for mr. Asante

Only Allah knows what will happen to these so called seasoned lawyers. 10m ghc is too small for mr. Asante
NJK. Accra 7 years ago

juhygtfrdesw

juhygtfrdesw
Zavu 7 years ago

So does it mean many first kids have questionable fathers.

So does it mean many first kids have questionable fathers.
EMPEROR 7 years ago

If Jesus were the judge,what would he do???

If Jesus were the judge,what would he do???
Azameti 7 years ago

GH10,000,000 = $234,000 is too small for been in jail for over 10years,Lawyer please increase the money,and I don't think any money given to him can compensate him in anyway,but the 10,000,000.00 is too small

GH10,000,000 = $234,000 is too small for been in jail for over 10years,Lawyer please increase the money,and I don't think any money given to him can compensate him in anyway,but the 10,000,000.00 is too small
Luze 7 years ago

This is stupid, DNA test? idiots, is it not a machine, why this time? Ghana paa, any away let's see what Akufo Addo and his Npp government would do about it.

This is stupid, DNA test? idiots, is it not a machine, why this time? Ghana paa, any away let's see what Akufo Addo and his Npp government would do about it.
Mashud 7 years ago

The truth can't be hidden forever

The truth can't be hidden forever
Isaac.Italy 7 years ago

Hmmm, Mr Asante give everything to God, I hope a judge who handed him that jail sentence is among those who collected yams n goats, the judge shd be brought to book to pay that money but not the state bcs he shd know better e ...
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Hmmm, Mr Asante give everything to God, I hope a judge who handed him that jail sentence is among those who collected yams n goats, the judge shd be brought to book to pay that money but not the state bcs he shd know better earlier for paternity test. Long live Ghana, long live Mr. Asante.
Muby 7 years ago

Guys lets be rational in our way of thinking,the first question is was the teacher in a sexual relationship with the girl in particular??..he is not the only male on campus how come he was the only one accused? Its really bad ...
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Guys lets be rational in our way of thinking,the first question is was the teacher in a sexual relationship with the girl in particular??..he is not the only male on campus how come he was the only one accused? Its really bad if he was innocent but lets not forget some teachers are involved in unprofesiinal acts and this can lead to a really bad outcome..am talking from experience..God have mercy
Osman Yakub 7 years ago

Hear we go again.
Who caused it and who created it.
What do we tell our technocrats, magistrates, judges and other civil servants who keep creating this burden for the nation?
Should they go unpunished?
My heart bleeds f ...
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Hear we go again.
Who caused it and who created it.
What do we tell our technocrats, magistrates, judges and other civil servants who keep creating this burden for the nation?
Should they go unpunished?
My heart bleeds for mother Ghana
Lillo 7 years ago

Masa, how could you say a thing?

Masa, how could you say a thing?
3dem 7 years ago

Why was he convicted based on the expectation that the baby would be his? The fact that the baby is not his doesn't mean he didn't screw, does it? No body convicts based on the hope that a pregnancy belongs to someone. You co ...
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Why was he convicted based on the expectation that the baby would be his? The fact that the baby is not his doesn't mean he didn't screw, does it? No body convicts based on the hope that a pregnancy belongs to someone. You convict on the evidence present at the time not based on expected outcomes.
NHYIRABA 7 years ago

AH TEACHER AND LAWYER WHY DIS SMALL AMOUNT,ARE U NOT SERIOUS EXCUSE ME TO SAY 15YRS IN JAIL AND DEMANDING JST 10M CEDIS? WAA HW3.

AH TEACHER AND LAWYER WHY DIS SMALL AMOUNT,ARE U NOT SERIOUS EXCUSE ME TO SAY 15YRS IN JAIL AND DEMANDING JST 10M CEDIS? WAA HW3.
Yaa 7 years ago

Yes they should pay!!!! Pronto! It's time our authorities were held to account for some of the stupid corrupt lazy practises. They have ruined his life and now he needs money to pick up and live again. What a travesty of just ...
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Yes they should pay!!!! Pronto! It's time our authorities were held to account for some of the stupid corrupt lazy practises. They have ruined his life and now he needs money to pick up and live again. What a travesty of justice!!!
Papaa 7 years ago

We are all ghanaian but we love to talk but till now cant the court themselves proved Dna all this time

We are all ghanaian but we love to talk but till now cant the court themselves proved Dna all this time
K twum 7 years ago

OMG so what are the (ourt reactions toward the Parents of the so (all defiled girl ?

OMG so what are the (ourt reactions toward the Parents of the so (all defiled girl ?
HASSAN, Tamale 7 years ago

Was the guy jailed for refusing to accept paternity or for defilement? The DNA test only proved he was not the father od the child; did it prove he did not have sex with the then 14-year old, which is a crime and could rightl ...
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Was the guy jailed for refusing to accept paternity or for defilement? The DNA test only proved he was not the father od the child; did it prove he did not have sex with the then 14-year old, which is a crime and could rightly earn a perpetrator a prison term of more than 10 years? Did he have sex with the girl or not? Did the SC judges consider these.
aziz 7 years ago

i think is never fair to treat our follow humanbeings like this?
i think the 10million is too small for the intergrity he lost. very gentle guy.
for me he should be reinstated and all the years he was in preson's salary pa ...
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i think is never fair to treat our follow humanbeings like this?
i think the 10million is too small for the intergrity he lost. very gentle guy.
for me he should be reinstated and all the years he was in preson's salary paid plus 10million ghc and a house befitting a marriage man and a car.
the state must lift him to level of no lost of time so that can marry and start a life.
mindy 7 years ago

A lesson to the so called social workers and lawyers who jump to conclusion when they hear defilement...sorry man 10mil ain't enough.

A lesson to the so called social workers and lawyers who jump to conclusion when they hear defilement...sorry man 10mil ain't enough.
am me 7 years ago

what compensation does he want?whether de child is his or not,he still had sex with an underage...she was still a child when he had sex with her...

what compensation does he want?whether de child is his or not,he still had sex with an underage...she was still a child when he had sex with her...
Asafo Boakye Junior 7 years ago

Eric deserves more than he asked for..
that will make the court very mindful in dealing with such cases.

Eric deserves more than he asked for..
that will make the court very mindful in dealing with such cases.
Ekow Biney 7 years ago

There are a lot people with similar stories just like Mr Asante's.
so what is the Judiciary service doing?

There are a lot people with similar stories just like Mr Asante's.
so what is the Judiciary service doing?
mutawakil 7 years ago

muslims are not the way you think.be wise.

muslims are not the way you think.be wise.
Agama lizard,U.S.A 7 years ago

Even though he's set free for not being the father he can still be charge for sleeping with a minor,so he have to keep his mouth shut and thank God that he's free.

Even though he's set free for not being the father he can still be charge for sleeping with a minor,so he have to keep his mouth shut and thank God that he's free.
koft 7 years ago

why didn't the court perform DNA and paternity test before sentencing the poor and innocent teacher. this is also part of financial lost or judgment dept we have being talking about. the lawyers should be made to pay for comp ...
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why didn't the court perform DNA and paternity test before sentencing the poor and innocent teacher. this is also part of financial lost or judgment dept we have being talking about. the lawyers should be made to pay for compensation and not the state.
MAAN 7 years ago

MR. FRANCIS SOSU GOOD JOB.PEOPLES LAWYER.

MR. FRANCIS SOSU GOOD JOB.PEOPLES LAWYER.
ama 7 years ago

If they were able to conduct dna on the child why dont they look for the mother of the child to make her confess the truth.Most kids in school like telling lies against their teachers.To d teacher in ques, 10million wont b a ...
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If they were able to conduct dna on the child why dont they look for the mother of the child to make her confess the truth.Most kids in school like telling lies against their teachers.To d teacher in ques, 10million wont b able to help u compare to d number of years spent in jail (wasted time).Take enough more than what u have requested to be able to start life afresh

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