The Accra High Court is set to deliver its verdict on December 4 in the case of Daniel Asiedu, also known as “Sexy Don Don,” who stands accused of murdering the late Member of Parliament, J.B. Danquah Adu. This announcement follows the completion of cross-examinations and final arguments from both the prosecution and defense.
Key Details of the Case
Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, a Court of Appeal judge serving additional duties in the High Court, will preside over the verdict. Principal State Attorney Sefakor Batsa led the prosecution, which sought to establish that Asiedu was directly involved in the murder and theft of J.B. Danquah Adu’s belongings.
The prosecution alleged that Asiedu’s DNA was found at multiple locations, including the crime scene and the property of a witness, Abigail Marfo. It also claimed that a red hat discovered on Marfo’s property contained 100% of Asiedu’s DNA. However, Asiedu vehemently denied these allegations, describing the evidence as fabricated and asserting that his statements to the police were coerced.
Asiedu's Defense
In his defense, Asiedu refuted the claims, insisting he had no involvement in the murder. He alleged that the police tampered with evidence, including mobile phones said to have been stolen from the deceased, and that statements attributed to him were prepared under duress.
Asiedu maintained that he provided only one statement to authorities and that subsequent statements were forged by the police, who allegedly forced him to thumbprint them. He also dismissed accusations of deliberate harm, stating that he had no personal disputes with anyone and had no motive to commit the crime.
The Jury’s Role and Cross-Examination Highlights
The jury posed several questions to Asiedu during his testimony. Notably, he claimed he had visited a police station to report an unrelated issue involving a prostitute and denied having knowledge of security cameras at the deceased's residence. He admitted to sustaining a head injury but was unsure if the blood on a cup provided by the police during reconstruction was his.
His co-accused, Vincent Bossu (alias Junior Agogo), was acquitted of conspiracy charges after the court determined there was insufficient evidence against him.
Implications of the Verdict
This high-profile case has drawn significant public attention due to its political and societal implications. The December 4 verdict will determine Asiedu's fate and potentially bring closure to the family of J.B. Danquah Adu, who was fatally stabbed on February 8, 2016.
The judgment will also reflect broader issues of justice, transparency, and the treatment of suspects within Ghana's legal system.
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