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. Page 2 of 12

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