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Ohemaa Kyei Darkwa, daughter of ace broadcaster Kwasi Kyei Darkwa (KKD),
has said she thinks it is morally wrong for someone to have sexual
intercourse with a partner who is over 20 years older than they are.
Granting an exclusive interview with Starr News’ court correspondent,
Wilberforce Asare, an excited Ohemaa, said the accusations leveled
against her father “bothered” her.
“To me it’s not the age that mattered so much, but the accusations that
bothered me. Because at the end of the day, someone my age, fair enough
she is young. I wouldn’t involve myself with someone who is over 20
years older than me. I feel that it’s morally wrong but you know, we are
not talking about moral issues here,” she said.
According to her, “It’s an issue of whether it was a case of criminality or not and it really wasn’t so, I’m good”.
The state dropped the rape case against KKD at a hearing at an Accra High Court Wednesday.
A seven-member jury was expected to be constituted to hear the rape
charges brought against KKD but before the hearing could begin, the
State Prosecutor filed a Nolle Prosequi paving the way for the court to
discharge the broadcaster.
Ohemaa told Asare she has always believed her father did not rape Ewuraffe Orleans Thompson.
“I am incredibly excited because it is just very good to know that my
dad has been granted the justice he deserves, this case has been bogus
from the start.”
Adding, “We’re going to the African Rageant hotel to celebrate,” she exclaimed with excitement.
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.
Credit: Starrfmonline.com
