A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Lawra Circuit Court for sexually abusing his 17-year-old biological daughter over an extended period.
The convict, Kwame Ti-Zaaekuu, was found guilty of incest and threat of death after a full trial.
According to a statement issued by the Upper West Regional Police Command, investigations by the Lawra District Police established that the victim, a Junior High School student, had been subjected to repeated sexual abuse by her father.
Police said the convict allegedly threatened to kill the teenager if she disclosed the abuse to anyone.
Following investigations and prosecution, the Lawra Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Stanley Adjei, on Friday, July 24, 2026, found Kwame Ti-Zaaekuu guilty of both offences.
The court sentenced him to 20 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for incest and an additional 10 years for threat of death. The sentences are to run concurrently, meaning he will serve 20 years in prison.
The court also directed the Department of Social Welfare in Lawra to provide counselling and psychosocial support to the survivor.
The Upper West Regional Police Command commended the investigators and prosecutor for their professionalism in securing the conviction.
The Command further urged the public to promptly report all forms of sexual abuse, domestic violence and related offences to the police to ensure victims receive protection and perpetrators are brought to justice.
