By Yvonne Asare Ofei
A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal has overturned the 90 days’ jail term imposed on Actress Rosemond Alade Brown popularly known as Akuapem Poloo to a fine of GH₵12,000.
This was after the prosecution had indicated to the Court that the Republic does not oppose both the Application for Bail and the Substantive Appeal. Lawyers for the Actress led by Andrew Kudzo Vortia argued that the 90 days Custodial Sentence was harsh and prayed for it to be replaced with a fine.
The panel presided over by Justice Henry Anthony Kwoffie said, though the 90 days’ sentence was right, they are minded to replace it with a fine.
He said the Court took into consideration the scale of sentencing and is of the view that the sentence was fair.
However, it took into consideration the interest of the seven-year-old son and the fact that he will need Parental Care.
The panel also considered the fact that the Convict is a single mother and has shown remorse since her conviction.
While describing the incident which led to the Custodial Sentence as “foolish ways,” the Court hoped that Poloo will learn a good lesson from what she has gone through.
Akuapem Poloo per the decision of the Court will only pay GH₵ 12,000 to be out of jail.
In default she will continue to serve a jail term of 90 days in hard Labour.