The Fiapre Circuit Court in the Sunyani West Municipality has formally acquitted and discharged Bismarck Opoku, a well-known radio presenter at Sompa FM, who was facing serious allegations of defilement involving a minor.
Known popularly as “Nana Poku Piesie,” Opoku had been on trial after a controversial video surfaced on social media in July 2024, in which he allegedly claimed to have engaged in repeated sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl, a Primary Six pupil from Dormaa-Ahenkro.
Following his arrest and subsequent bail, the prosecution presented its case at the Fiapre Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Akua Adomah Addae. However, after careful consideration, the court found that the evidence presented did not meet the threshold of proving guilt “beyond reasonable doubt.” Consequently, the judge withdrew the charges and acquitted Opoku.
The defense counsel, Barimah Agyekum, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the controversial remarks aired during a public education radio programme were a dramatization intended to highlight the consequences of immoral behaviour, rather than a factual confession.
This ruling underscores the court’s commitment to upholding the principles of fairness and justice, reminding the public that accusations must be substantiated by credible evidence to secure a conviction.
The case, which attracted significant media and public attention, now closes with a clear message: the rule of law and due process remain paramount in Ghana’s judicial system.
