Daniel Obirikwa Adjin, convicted of fatally stabbing his older brother in 2017 at Mamprobi, Accra, has received a life imprisonment sentence from the Accra High Court.The verdict followed a 5-2 decision by the jury, finding Adjin guilty at the conclusion of the trial.

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“The jury, after a majority decision of 5-2, the accused is hereby convicted on the charge of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment,” the court, presided over by Justice Marie-Louise Simmons, said.The court informed Daniel Obirikwa Adjin that he had one month to appeal his life sentence at the Court of Appeal.

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During the trial, Adjin claimed he acted in self-defense, stating that his elder brother, William Adjin, attacked him and grabbed his testicles, leading him to stab his brother. He also argued that his actions were influenced by intoxication and confusion after discovering money missing from his room.Adjin's defense counsel expressed reservations about the jury's decision but acknowledged they were bound by law to accept the verdict.

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Senior Attorney and prosecutor Opanyin Nye Na encouraged Adjin to turn to God, sharing Bible passages and urging him to seek spiritual growth.The prosecution's account revealed that the complainant, Daniel Adjei Adjin, is the deceased’s son and shared a residence with his father at Mamprobi, where the convict, William’s younger brother, also lived.On March 19, 2017, around 9 p.m.

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, the complainant had gone to bed while his father rested on the porch after dinner. Suddenly, the complainant heard cries for help and found his father struggling with the convict. He observed blood pouring from his father’s collarbone as the convict attempted to stab him further.Intervening, the complainant restrained the convict’s hand, preventing more injuries.

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His cries for assistance attracted a neighbor, Sister Love, and others, who tried to disarm the convict. Despite their efforts, Adjin clung to the knife until it broke.The injured William Adjin was rushed to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital’s Accident Centre, but he succumbed to his injuries within an hour. The complainant subsequently reported the incident to the Mamprobi police.

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After the stabbing, the convict fled to James Town, where he encountered the complainant’s mother and sister. Prosecutors stated that Adjin attempted to attack them but was subdued by bystanders, who handed him over to the James Town police. He was later transferred to Mamprobi Police Station.The post-mortem examination performed by Dr.

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Lawrence Edusei of the Department of Pathology at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital confirmed the cause of death as “Exsanguination and Multiple Stab Wounds.”Four witnesses were called by the prosecution to establish the case against the convict.

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