Ataa Ayi Accomplice Freed After 20 Years: Court Cites Insufficient Evidence

Accused accomplice of notorious robber Ataa Ayi, Yaw Asante Agyekum, walks free after 20 years. The Court of Appeal overturned his 2002 conviction for conspiracy to commit robbery, citing insufficient evidence presented by the prosecution. Agyekum's lawyer, George Bernard Shaw, successfully argued that his client's only link to Ataa Ayi was repairing bikes used in the robberies. "The prosecution failed to provide enough evidence to sustain the conviction," stated one of the justices on the three-member panel. Agyekum, visibly relieved, was seen leaving the court with his legal team. This case highlights the importance of robust evidence in criminal proceedings and offers a renewed focus on the justice system's commitment to fair trials.