[2025]DLCA18454 • November 20, 2025 • Court of Appeal
WILLIAM BAAH@ MISTY & 13 ORS. vs. THE REPUBLIC
The appellant, William Baah, was charged with abetment of murder following the lynching of Captain Maxwell Adom Mahama, a military officer, by a mob in Denkyira Obuasi. The deceased was mistaken for an armed robber, leading to a brutal attack involving gunshots, beatings, and immolation. The appellant, an assemblyman, was alleged to have mobilized armed men to confront the deceased. The prosecution presented evidence including witness testimonies and a video recording of the attack. The appellant denied involvement, stating he sought to verify the suspicious report and reported to the police. The jury convicted him of abetment and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
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