There was drama at an Accra Circuit Court when an accused person opted to sing for the court before judgement was delivered in his case.

Francis Lamptey, a labourer, sang two songs of mercy he had composed before the judgement was delivered.

“Court two judge, grant me justice, court judge grant me freedom…,” he sang.

When the judgement was over too, Lamptey sang two songs to the hearing of the court

Charged with causing harm, Lamptey pleaded not guilty.

The trial judge, Mr Isaac Addo, at the end of the trial, however, acquitted and discharged him on the charge of causing harm.

Lamptey on hearing his acquittal, bowed down and thanked the trial judge saying, ‘God bless you, my Lord, thank you, my Lord.”

The trial judge cautioned him to be careful in his endeavours.

Mr Addo, in his judgement, noted that the prosecution only called the case investigator as a sole witness.

The accused after testifying himself, did not call any witness.

According to the court, the complainant or the victim failed to come to testify.

The court concluded that the defense had raised sufficient doubt about the prosecution’s case, resulting in his acquittal and discharge.

Lamptey is said to have caused harm to Ayuba Shaibu by stabbing him in his left cheek with a knife, following a hot argument at Lashibi Shalom Spot in Tema West Municipality on August 25, 2024.

Source:GNA