A teacher convicted of defiling his student in Attakrom, Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality, has been sentenced to 18 years of hard labor by the Tarkwa Circuit Court.
Benjamin Hanson, the convict, initially pleaded not guilty to the offense. However, after a full trial, he was found guilty and sentenced accordingly.
Superintendent of Police Juliana Essel-Dadzie, the prosecutor, informed the court presided over by Mrs. Hathia Ama Manu that the complainant is the victim’s mother, and both resided in Nsuaem.
The victim, a 13-year-old Junior High School student attending school in Nsuaem, was taught Carrier Technology and Computing by Hanson.
On Sunday, March 12, 2023, the victim visited Hanson at his house in Attakrom, where he had sexual intercourse with her. The victim left for her house without informing anyone.
On Friday, March 31, 2023, the victim paid another visit, but someone who knew the victim’s sister saw them together and informed her about Hanson’s inappropriate relationship with the victim.
Upon being confronted by her parents, the victim confirmed the affair.
The victim’s parents then reported Hanson to the Nsuaem police and lodged a formal complaint against him.
During the investigation, Hanson admitted to having sexual relations with the victim, claiming he proposed love to her and she agreed.
Subsequently, the convict was charged with the offense of defilement of a female under sixteen years and arraigned.