[ 2015-04-23 ]

‘You can’t change the truth’ – KKD
Discharged broadcaster Kwasi Kyei Darkwa (KKD) has
said he is grateful to God for his acquittal in
the rape case which was brought against him by the
state.

KKD who has been standing trial since last year
for allegedly raping a 19-year-old girl at a hotel
washroom in Accra, was discharged by an Accra High
Court Wednesday after the state entered Nolle
Prosequi in the matter.

Speaking to Starr News’ Wilberforce Asare in an
exclusive interview, the fashion icon said people
must yearn to seek the truth in every
circumstances.

“It is easy to believe the worst about those you
hate and the best about those you love.

“But whatever happens let us seek the truth,
there is only one truth; there can be many
interpretations but only one truth and we cannot
change that. All I want to say is : thank you
God,” he said.

Starr news gathers that KKD and his family went to
the African Regent Hotel where the incident
occurred to celebrate his discharge.

Background to KKD’s rape case
Arrest

KKD was arrested at the African Regent Hotel on
Saturday, December 27, 2014 following the alleged
rape.


Withdrawal of case

On January 12, this year, the 19-year-old student
at the centre of the case expressed her
disinterest in pursuing the case.
She, consequently, communicated her decision to
the police and made copies of the letter available
to the Director of Public Prosecutions, the
Registrar of the High Court and the Chief
Justice.

KKD’s apology

In a statement signed and issued in Accra by KKD
on January 13, 2015, he asked the public to
forgive him for the ridicule and disgrace he had
caused his family and that of the victim.


Bail


The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court
granted bail to KKD on humanitarian grounds on
January 15, 2015. The court had considered his
ill- health as a factor, saying it was unfair for
him to remain in police custody while undergoing
medical treatment at his own expense.

It also said the state had failed to ensure that
his health needs were met without cost to him,
since the “right to life is inviolable and this
court has a duty to enforce that”.

The court, subsequently, granted KKD bail in the
sum of GH¢20,000, with two sureties.

Source - Starrfmonline

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