The Lawra Circuit Court has sentenced 47-year-old father, Kwame Ti-Zaaeku to 20 years’ imprisonment for sexually abusing his 17-year-old daughter and threatening to kill her if she disclosed the abuse to anyone.
The convict was also sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for threatening the life of the survivor.
The 47-year-old father’s sentences will run concurrently in hard labour.
According to a police statement, the investigations and prosecution follow a complaint that was lodged against the convict, with the investigations revealing that the convict abused his daughter, a Junior High School student.
A statement issued by the Ghana Police Service detailed, “The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of Kwame Ti-Zaaekuu, aged 47 years old by the Lawra Circuit Court for incest and threat of death, following the successful prosecution of the case,
The conviction follows investigation and prosecution by the Lawra District Police, upon a complaint, which established that the convict had sexually abused his 17-year-old biological daughter, a JHS student, over an extended period amid threats of death if she ever disclosed his escapades to anyone.
On Friday, July 24, 2026, after a full trial, the Lawra Circuit Court presided over by His Honour Stanley Adjei found the accused guilty of the offences of incest and threat of death.
The Court sentenced the convict to twenty (20) years imprisonment for incest and ten (10) years imprisonment for threat of death, both sentences to run concurrently In Hard Labour.
The Court further directed the Department of Social Welfare, Lawra, to provide counselling and psychosocial support to the survivor.
The Upper West Regional Police Command commends the professionalism of the investigators and prosecutor whose efforts led to the successful conviction. The Command further encourages the public to report promptly all forms of sexual and domestic abuse to the Police for appropriate action”.
In related news, Hondana Mensah, a 32-year-old French teacher, has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment by the Odumase Krobo Circuit Court.
The French teacher was sentenced for defiling a 12-year-old student at her home during an extra tuition session.
According to prosecutors, Mr Hondana,, who doubled as the class teacher of the victim, threatened to fail her in her end-of-semester examinations if she reported the abuse.
The news shared by SIKAOFFICIAL on X read, “A 32-year-old French language teacher, Hondana Mensah, has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment by the Odumase Krobo Circuit Court for defiling a 12-year-old student at her home during an extra tuition session.
It is reported that on 11th July 2026, the mother of the victim noticed that her daughter showed visible signs of discomfort while walking. Upon questioning, the class six pupil disclosed that on 8th July, the convict had sexual intercourse with her during the session and warned her against reporting it.
Following investigations, he was arrested on 12th July 2026, charged with defilement and brought before the court”.
See the police statement below:
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