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August 5, 2026
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Mother of two sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering husband with broken bottle
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Key Points
- Lydia Aboagye has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of her husband, Kweku Gyasi, following a domestic dispute in 2021.
- A High Court in Accra delivered the sentence after a seven-member jury returned a 5-2 majority guilty verdict.
- The prosecution presented three witnesses, while the accused testified and called her mother as a witness in her defense.
- The incident involved Aboagye stabbing her husband with a broken Coca-Cola bottle during an altercation at their rented room in Omanjor.
- Justice Marie-Louise Simmons applied Section 46 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by Act 1101, and informed the convict of her right to appeal by July 30, 2026.
Why This Matters
This case underscores the severe consequences of domestic violence in Ghana and the legal system's robust response to such crimes. It highlights the judiciary's commitment to upholding the law, specifically referencing the application of recent amendments to the Criminal Offences Act, reinforcing public trust in justice delivery.
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