Daniel Asiedu, the primary suspect in the murder case of the late Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu, has commenced his defense against the charges.
Asiedu, also known as Sexy Don Don, faces charges of murder and robbery and has pleaded not guilty.
The court, presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, instructed him to present his defense after the prosecution provided prima facie evidence against him.
The prosecution is led by Mrs. Sefakor Batse, a Principal State Attorney.
On Monday, May 13, 2024, three years into the trial, Asiedu took the stand to present his defense.
During his testimony, led by his lawyer Yaw Dankwah, Asiedu recounted how he left his residence in Madina Maye Hot to visit Agbogbloshie Konkomba (Konkonsa Bar) to engage the services of a prostitute after earning profits from selling flash drives on February 8, 2016.
He stated that he was accompanied by a lady named Janet (Tsrah), whom he referred to as his wife, to her residence for intercourse after meeting her at Konkonsa Bar.
The prosecution had summoned eight witnesses, including the investigator, driver, and security personnel of the deceased legislator, to provide evidence.
Speaking through a Twi interpreter during his defense, Asiedu claimed that before his arrest, he used to copy songs onto memory cards and sell them at Madina Zongo Junction.
“On February 8, 2016, after making sales and earning some money… at Madina Zongo Junction, I decided to visit the prostitute at Agbogbloshie Konkomba at Konkonsa Bar for sex,” he testified.
Asiedu stated that he boarded a motorcycle from Zongo Junction around 6:30 pm and arrived at Agbogbloshie at approximately 7:12 pm, according to his watch.
He recounted being informed by a friend that free sex was available at Konkonsa Bar for attractive men, which prompted him to visit the establishment.
Upon returning to Janet’s residence after enjoying drinks at Konkonsa Bar, Asiedu discovered a commotion, with people gathered outside. Janet informed him that individuals named Alottey and Mawuko had questioned her about Asiedu’s whereabouts.
Asiedu stated that he suggested reporting the incident to the regional police station after Janet recounted being harassed by Mawuko.
The case has been adjourned to May 14, 2024, for further proceedings.
He said, upon arriving at Agbogbloshie and raising his head, he could hear music being played at a bar which he later got to know as “Konkonsa Bar.”
He said he was told by a friend that, at the Bar, as long as “you’re a fine boy” there is the chance of getting free sex and free sponsorship from the women there.
“…Having been told by a friend that if you are a fine boy, the women there can propose to you and even offer you a sponsorship and you could get free sex,” with that orientation at the back of “my mind, I entered the (Konkonsa) Bar and ordered for a Blue Jeans.
“After ordering the drink while seated, I saw that a slim lady had come and she asked me whether I had come to see a girlfriend,” Asiedu said, to which, “I answered no.”
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