The court hearing the case of the Adisadel College’s assault has decided to adjourn the case until the accused completes his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The accused has denied assault charges levelled against him in the viral video case of assaulting a fellow student.
Despite being on bail, the accused faces a challenge due to impending WASSCE examinations.
During the proceedings, parents of the involved teenagers and the public attended, but the sensitivity of the case led to it being conducted in the judge’s chamber.
His Lordship Eric Oheneba Antwi Boasiako, the presiding judge, adjourned the case to September 27, 2023, allowing the students to complete their final exams without interference.
The incident, which occurred on June 30, 2023, involved one student strangling and hitting another student’s head on a metal bed, as shown in the viral video. The fight reportedly started over a sim card.
The Housemaster of Quaque House have been suspended, and the students involved have also been suspended following the incident.
After a visit by the Deputy Minister for Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, a psychologist was assigned to the students.