[ 2013-02-06 ]

Deeba lawyer fails to show up again
Akyeampong Deeba aka Richard Nimoh, the popular
hiplife musician, who has been accused of defiling
his 8-year-old stepdaughter, would probably have
to seek legal aid.

The issue of him seeking legal aid became relevant
when his lawyer, for the second time, failed to
turn up to defend him in his extradition
proceeding.

When the case was called yesterday at the Osu
Magistrate Court, the trial judge Aboagye Tandoh,
asked Deeba where his lawyer was and he replied
that he did not show up.

His younger brother later explained to the court
that the lawyer's absence was due to the fact that
he had not been paid his legal fee.

The brother indicated that they had now gotten the
amount the lawyer requested for and would get
in-touch with him.

Owusu Ameyaw, a state attorney, suggested that the
accused should seek legal aid if getting a lawyer
was a problem for him.

This was after the state attorney had informed the
court that Mrs. Yvonne Obuobisa, the substantive
prosecutor was indisposed and was therefore in
court to seek adjournment.

The trial judge however observed that it was not
easy to get legal aid as well since he would still
need to show some commitment of paying certain
money though that would be lesser than the actual
fees.

He advised Deeba to use the indisposition of the
prosecutor to engage the services of a lawyer, as
his case was serious.

Mr. Tandoh stated that he would not take any
excuse from the prosecution or the defence as he
was prepared to proceed with the matter.

On the last adjourned date, the, prosecution led
by Mrs. Obuobisa started the extradition process
to have Deeba sent back to United Kingdom, where
he allegedly committed the crime, to face trial.

The prosecution was yet to present exhibits and
evidence including video interview and transcripts
which linked Deeba to the crime.

He has been charged with six counts of defilement
and causing harm but Deeba has denied the
offence.

The accused was arrested based on a warrant from
Interpol London.

The prosecution case was that Deeba, between 2004
and 2008, lived in UK and had a relationship with
a Ghanaian woman who already had two daughters
aged eight and six.

The couple later had two other children of their
own.

According to prosecution, the couple lived
separately for the few months of their
relationship but the accused always visited the
lady's home to take care of the children when she
went for night duties at her work place.

Later Deeba reportedly joined his partner and
they, lived together until September 2008 when he
returned to Ghana to pursue his music career.

Two weeks after his departure, his 8-year-old
stepdaughter allegedly disclosed to her mom that
while she was out of the house, Deeba on several
occasions called her into his bedroom and made her
watch pornographic films after which he lay her
down on the bed, kissed her mouth, applied baby
oil on his manhood and had sexual intercourse with
her.

The victim, according to the facts, reported that
on some occasions, he had anal sex with her.

The prosecution said Deeba threatened to beat her
if she disclosed the act to anyone.

Between June 1 and 4, 2008, Deeba allegedly
assaulted the victim's six -old girl when she
tried to satisfy her curiosity about what was
happening to her elder sister. This led to a cut
on her head.

A medical examination conducted on the victim by
forensic physician, according to the prosecutor,
revealed extensive damage to her hymen as a result
of vaginal penetration.

Source - Daily Guide

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