Afetr the close of the prosecution’s case, the defence
counsel opened their defence by calling one {1} witness
who happened to be the defendant himself and thereafter
close their defence.
After the close of the defendant’s defence, the case was
adjourned for adoption of written addresses of counsel.
Upon the adoption of the filed respective counsel’s written
addresses, the case was thereafter adjourned for judgment.
For the purpose of this judgment, this court has decided to formulate
one {1} issue for determination, and the issue so formulated, is more
comprehensive and all-encompassing enough to address the issues
formulated by both counsel.
The issue formulated, is hereby produced below as follows:“Whether considering the totality and nature of the
evidence adduced before this Honourable Court, the
prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable
doubt against the defendant in respect of all the
offences alleged against him.”
The case of the prosecution is as presented by the evidence of the 4
prosecution witnesses and the exhibits tendered and admitted.
Similarly, the case of the defendant is as presented by the evidence of
the sole defence witness who happened to be the defendant himself.
The facts upon which the charge was framed against the defendant are
as captured on the charge sheet.
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