A sworn affidavit filed in a United States court has provided new details about a stabbing case involving a former parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party, shedding light on the condition in which the victim arrived at a hospital following the incident.
According to the affidavit, which forms part of the prosecution’s case, the victim presented at a medical facility naked and suffering from injuries believed to be consistent with a stabbing. Court records indicate that hospital staff, concerned by the nature of the injuries and the unusual circumstances of the arrival, immediately contacted law enforcement authorities.
The affidavit reportedly outlines the sequence of events observed by medical personnel and law enforcement officers, including the steps taken to stabilise the victim and secure initial statements. Prosecutors are relying on the sworn account to establish the seriousness of the incident and to support the charges before the court.
The accused, identified in court filings as a former parliamentary candidate in Ghana, has entered a plea of not guilty. Defence lawyers have not publicly commented in detail on the affidavit but are expected to challenge aspects of the prosecution’s narrative as the case advances.
The matter is currently moving through the U.S. judicial process, with further hearings anticipated. At this stage, authorities have not disclosed whether additional charges may be filed or whether other witnesses are expected to testify.
Legal experts note that affidavits are a standard part of criminal proceedings in the United States and are used to place facts before the court under oath. While the contents of such documents can influence bail and pretrial decisions, they do not in themselves determine guilt.