The Dansoman Circuit Court has sentenced a 27-year-old driver, Abass Mumuni, to a two-year bond of good behaviour after he pleaded guilty to causing harm.
Presiding over the case, Her Ladyship Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit, a High Court judge, sitting with additional responsibility at the lower court, took into account the accused’s plea of guilty simpliciter, his remorse and the fact that he refunded the victim’s medical expenses.
The court also noted that Abass Mumuni had been remanded twice into police custody during the proceedings. He was consequently sentenced to a bond of good behaviour for two years.
Abass Mumuni was charged with causing harm, contrary to Section 69 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
Presenting the facts, Chief Inspector Christopher Wonder told the court that the complainant, George Owusu, is a Bus Conductor residing at Darkuman, while Abass Mumuni resides at Circle.
On December 24, 2025 the two men reportedly had a misunderstanding over a stick of cigarette at Circle.
During the altercation, Abass Mumuni pushed George Owusu to the ground and while he was lying on the floor, struck him beneath the right eye with a mop stick, causing him to bleed profusely.
The prosecution said Abass Mumuni admitted the offence in his caution statement during investigations.
He was subsequently charged and arraigned before the court.
In a related development, the same court granted bail to a 25-year-old unemployed woman, Blessing Favour, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing harm.
She was granted bail in the sum of GH¢20,000 with two sureties, both of whom must be residents within the court’s jurisdiction.
The accused was also ordered to report to the police once every two weeks until further notice.
The court directed the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Kwadwo Aboagye, to file its disclosures for Case Management Conference (CMC).
The case was adjourned to March 19, 2026.
Brief Facts
Chief Inspector Kwadwo Aboagye told the court that the complainant, Osei Kwame, is a businessman residing at Railways –Neoplan. The accused also resides at Railways–Neoplan.
According to the prosecution, the accused had a misunderstanding with the complainant’s girlfriend on the day of the incident.
Later, when the complainant confronted her over the matter, an argument ensued, during which Blessing Favour allegedly picked up a stone and struck the complainant near his left eye, causing severe bleeding.
The prosecution said the accused admitted the offence in her caution statement, following her arrest and was subsequently charged and brought before the court.
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