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29-year-old fisherman sentenced to one week in prison for assault

According to a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service on April 11, 2025, the incident occurred on March 20, 2025, in Korle Gonno, where Afful was seen attacking Francisca while she was holding their 8-month-old baby during a domestic dispute.

The statement further indicated that investigations revealed the couple, who have two children, lived under the same roof.

The Accra Regional Police Intelligence Unit arrested Afful on March 22, 2025, after which he was remanded. He was later arraigned before the Gender-Based Violence Court on March 24.

At a hearing held on April 9, 2025, Afful pleaded guilty to the charges.

The court subsequently sentenced him to one week’s imprisonment with hard labour at the Nsawam Maximum Security Prison.

In the statement, the Greater Accra Regional Police Command emphasised the importance of reporting all forms of domestic abuse.

Authorities encouraged victims and witnesses to speak up and seek justice through the appropriate legal and support channels.

“The Greater Accra Police Command urges the public to report all forms of domestic abuse. Victims are encouraged to speak up and seek help through the appropriate legal and support channels,” the statement read.

Read statement below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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