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A Ghanaian court has sentenced a 47-year-old man, Kwame Ti-Zaaekuu, to 20 years in prison after convicting him of repeatedly sexually abusing his 17-year-old biological daughter and threatening to kill her if she disclosed the abuse.
The Upper West Regional Police Command announced the conviction on Sunday, describing it as the outcome of a successful investigation and prosecution by the Lawra District Police.
According to the police, Kwame Ti-Zaaekuu was found guilty by the Lawra Circuit Court of incest and threat of death following a trial over the prolonged abuse of his teenage daughter, a junior high school student.
In a statement signed by Francis Yiribaare, the Regional Police Commander, the command said investigations began after a complaint was lodged with the police.
The statement said investigators established that the convict “has sexually abused his 17-year biological daughter, JHS student, over an extended period amid threats of death if she ever disclosed his escapades to anyone.”
The case was heard before the Lawra Circuit Court, where the prosecution presented evidence gathered during the police investigation.
“On Friday, July 24, 2026, after a full trial, the Lawra Circuit Court presided over by His Honour Stanley Adjei, found the accused guilty of the offences of incest and threat of death,” the statement said.
The court imposed separate prison terms for the two offences but ordered that they be served at the same time.
“The Court sentenced the convict to twenty (20) years imprisonment for incest and ten (10) years imprisonment for threat of death, both sentences to run concurrently in hard labour,” the police said.
Beyond the custodial sentence, the court also ordered support services for the survivor.
The Upper West Regional Police Command commended officers involved in the case, saying their work ensured justice for the victim.
The command also urged the public to report cases of abuse to law enforcement authorities.
“The Command further encourages the public to report promptly all forms of sexual and domestic abuse to the Police for appropriate action,” the statement said.
The conviction follows continued efforts by Ghanaian authorities to strengthen the prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence cases while encouraging survivors and witnesses to report abuse.
Child protection advocates have repeatedly stressed the importance of timely reporting, survivor support and effective prosecution in tackling sexual offences and protecting vulnerable children.
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POLICE SECURE 20-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR INCEST CONVICT IN LAWRA, UPPER WEST REGION pic.twitter.com/Vhe3jr5HNN
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) July 26, 2026
