Following the four-year prison sentence handed down to Obaapa Christy’s ex-husband, Pastor Love, it has been confirmed that he has filed an appeal.
According to reports from the Accra High Court, Pastor Love is seeking bail to attend the appeal proceedings in person. He has requested to participate in the case while not in prison.
Per reports, the court is expected to decide whether or not to grant his request on Friday, November 15, 2024.
In October 2024, Pastor Love was sentenced after a prolonged legal battle over his friend’s car, which he sold without accounting for the proceeds.
The case, which dates back to 2017, resulted in Pastor Love being found guilty of theft, appropriation, and dishonesty.
Background
The case stems from a 2016 agreement between Pastor Love and the complainant, Samuel Amankwah.
Amankwah had imported a Toyota Highlander into Ghana and entrusted Pastor Love with the car, asking him to clear it through customs and promising to reimburse him for the cost.
Amankwah later instructed Pastor Love to sell the car for $50,000 and deduct the clearing fee from the sale proceeds.
However, in April 2017, Amankwah changed his mind, as he was planning to return to Ghana soon and intended to pay Pastor Love the clearing fees directly.
Upon his arrival, Amankwah discovered that Pastor Love had neither the car nor the proceeds from its sale, despite constant requests.
Pastor Love, after his arrest, eventually admitted that he sold the car without Amankwah’s consent.
He explained that he had taken a loan of GH¢40,000 to clear the car, but the loan was accruing interest, so he sold the car for GH¢80,000 to repay the debt, giving GH¢70,000 to the loan company.
However, Pastor Love could not provide any evidence to substantiate his claims. He was unable to lead police to the loan company or identify the person who purchased the car.
During the trial, Pastor Love pleaded for leniency, citing his status as a first-time offender and expressing a willingness to pay any fine.
However, the judge, Justice Isaac Addo rejected his plea and proceeded with the sentencing.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
