An Accra Circuit Court has struck out charges against a former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Subin Member of Parliament aspirant in the Ashanti Region, Villey Acheampong.
He was charged with defrauding by false pretence in an unfinished house sale and threat of death after firing his licensed gun when he was attacked on that same property during an argument.
At court, the businessman pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him.
After their first court hearing and settlement, the case was struck out by the court with reference number: 10/10/2022 on 27th June, 2022. Hence Villey, the defendant, has been freed of all the charges levelled against him.
According to the prosecution, the witness is unwilling to testify in the matter.
Counsel for the defendant prayed the court to discharge his client since the prosecution had demonstrated that they had lost appetite in the case against the wannabe NPP Subin MP aspirant.
In an interview granted by Mr Acheampong Villey to the media present at the court premises, he expressed interest in the subin seat, adding that the court cases will not stop him from pursuing his interest.
“I said it before and I’m repeating it, that this case won’t stop me from pursuing my interest in the Subin seat. I knew from the start that I wasn’t guilty and that has been proven by the court of law,” said the acquitted Villey
“Let me also use this opportunity to encourage Ghanaians to have faith and patience in our judicial system. If you’re guilty or not, time will always be the best judge. May God bless us all,” he added.
