Daniel Asiedu, popularly known as Sexy Dondon, broke down in tears in court on Wednesday, expressing frustration over his prolonged trial.

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The accused, who is facing a retrial for the alleged murder of former Abuakwa North MP J.B. Danquah Adu, lamented that he was "tired of attending trial" and insisted on his innocence.

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“The court system in Ghana is not fair,” Asiedu cried out, prompting the court to intervene and calm him before proceedings could continue.

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The case was heard at the Criminal Court Five division of the High Court, presided over by Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie. The judge inquired about a pending bail application for Asiedu, noting that the court had not received any such request. Defence counsel Sophia Armstrong, who held brief for her senior, confirmed that they were yet to file the application.

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Representing the prosecution, Ms. Yvonne Yaache-Adomako, standing in for Principal State Attorney Sefakor Batse, indicated that they intended to begin trial once a jury was empaneled.

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The court adjourned the case to February 25, 2025.

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Asiedu’s retrial was ordered by the High Court on December 4, 2024, after a seven-member jury delivered a split 4-3 verdict on charges of robbery and murder. The case stems from the brutal killing of J.B. Danquah Adu at his Shiashie residence near East Legon, Accra, on February 9, 2016.

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