The trial of Daniel Asiedu, also known as “Sexy Dodon,” who is facing charges of allegedly murdering the former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, J.B. Danquah Adu, was temporarily halted due to the absence of a juror.
The court was notified that one of the seven jurors had given birth the previous day, and as a result, was not present.
The court, under the leadership of Mrs. Lydia Osei Marfo, was informed that the jury foreman had attempted to contact the absent juror, but she purportedly declined to answer the calls.
The judge said, later: “I called her to give me a date which she believes she can join the trial. From my engagement with her which lasted for about 15 minutes, she was unable to tell me when she can come to court.”
The juror maintained that her doctor had advised her to take three months to recover, despite having a normal delivery.
Considering the circumstances, the court had no alternative but to reschedule the trial.
As a result, the case was adjourned to November 7, 2023.
Daniel Asiedu is facing charges of murder and robbery, while his accomplice, Vincent Bossu, is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. Both have pleaded not guilty to the charges and have been remanded in prison custody.
The charges against them are related to their alleged involvement in the murder of the former Member of Parliament at his residence in Shiashie in 2016.