A painter, who defiled and impregnated his girlfriend’s 13-year-old daughter, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by an Adentan Circuit Court.
Fred Acquaye, 54, had sex with the victim on two occasions when his girlfriend had gone to church.
Charged with defilement, Acquaye pleaded guilty with explanation, saying on the first occasion, he went to pour water on the victim in the bathroom as she told him she was feeling warm.
On the second occasion, Acquaye said he did know what happened before he had sex with the girl.
The court, presided over by Mrs Sedinam Awo Balokah, held that accused’s explanation confirmed his guilt.
Prosecuting, Inspector Gloria Ayim said the complainant, 32-year-old businesswoman, resided at Odumase Krobo with the victim, a Junior High school student.
The court heard that in December last year, the victim visited her mother at Amanfrom while on vacation and met convict, the mother’s boyfriend.
Insp Ayim said the victim, after spending vacation at her mother’s place, she returned to Odumase Krobo.
She said complainant noticed changes in the victim, and when she quizzed her, victim told complainant that Acquaye had sex with her when her mother had gone to church.
Insp Ayim said Acquaye warned the girl not to tell anyone about her ordeal else she would die.
Prosecution said a report was made to the police and a medical form was issued to her to seek medical attention.
Insp Ayim said a pregnancy test on the girl proved positive, and a scan conducted indicated she was nine weeks and a day pregnant.
Acquaye was arrested and he admitted the offence in his charge statement. – GNA
