Mr. Yaw Dankwah, the defence counsel in the murder case of former MP for Abuakwa North, J.B. Danquah Adu, has stated that Daniel Asiedu, the first accused person, did not kill the former legislator.

He alleged that the former MP was killed by three police impersonators who visited his home. According to the counsel, these impersonators disappeared after committing the crime.

This claim, he said, was supported by the evidence of one Apraku, the security guard who reported the incident to the police via phone calls.

The counsel further argued that the late MP was tall and well-built, making it unlikely that Asiedu could overpower him.

“It was the three impersonating officers who overpowered the MP and killed him at his residence … Asiedu cannot overpower the MP physically.

“Your story suggesting that it was Daniel Asiedu who killed the MP was a fabrication and full of lies.”

ASP Augustine Nkrumah, the case investigator, stated in court that Daniel Asiedu, the first accused person, was responsible for killing former MP J.B. Danquah Adu. According to the investigator, Asiedu was described as "a terrible person" and capable of committing the murder.

ASP Nkrumah explained to the court how weapons used in the crime were recovered from Asiedu. He also mentioned the discovery of a T-shirt, a handkerchief soaked in blood, and a knife at the scene, which Asiedu admitted were his.

The investigator added that Asiedu's girlfriend, Janet Kyeraa, confirmed to the police that the T-shirt and handkerchief belonged to Asiedu. She also stated that Asiedu gave her a blood-stained knife to clean after the incident.

ASP Nkrumah informed the court that Asiedu's slippers were found at the crime scene, and Asiedu identified a catapult and cutter found there as well.

“During investigations, the knife Asiedu used in stabbing the deceased to death was traced to Asiedu’s room at Agbogbloshie in Accra.

“When the knife was shown to the first accused person (Asiedu) he admitted to having used that knife on the deceased. Asiedu said he was held by the deceased and he left him helpless in his room,” ASP Nkrumah.

The case investigator revealed in court that in the deceased's room, Asiedu asked for forgiveness for the offense he had committed.

Furthermore, the investigator informed the court that Asiedu demonstrated to the investigation team how he went to the crime scene and perpetrated the crime.

“My Lord, the exhibits found in the deceased room, Asiedu admitted sending them there.”