The second accused person standing trial together in the Adam Mahama murder trial, Asabke Alangde, has been found guilty.
The seven-member panel unanimously found him guilty of the offence of conspiracy for murder and sentenced him to death by hanging.
Gregory Akofo, who was standing trial with Asabke for the same crime had a lucky break when the jury returned a 4:3 verdict.
The jury which comprised of four ladies and three men also returned a 4:3 not guilty verdict in his favour on both counts of conspiracy and murder.
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Justice Afua Merley Wood, a Justice of the Court of Appeal said per the law, a 4:3 means it is a hung jury and there must be a retrial of the case.
Before passing her sentencing, the Judge said. “Asabke Alangde, the men and women you have chosen to try you have found you guilty of conspiracy,” the court informed him.
Asabke in his last words to the court said, “I have not done anything. I’m pleading with the court.”
Justice Wood while passing her sentence said, “You are sentenced to death by hanging. May God have mercy on your soul.”
The court said Asabke should be “Hanged by the neck until your death and your body may be buried as the President of the land may direct.”