The case involving Mark Forson, the houseboy accused of murdering Dr. Christopher Adu Boahen, son of the late Professor Albert Adu Boahen, has been adjourned to May 9, 2024. The Kaneshie District Court, where the matter was to be heard, did not sit on the scheduled date, leading to the adjournment. Forson, facing a provisional charge of murder, had his plea preserved by the court.
According to the prosecution, the complainant, a surgeon at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and a friend of the deceased, discovered Dr. Christopher Adu Boahen dead in his room on February 11, 2024. Upon arriving at the deceased's home, the complainant noticed an unusual smell and found Dr. Boahen lying lifeless on his bed.
The prosecution stated that the complainant promptly reported the incident to the East Legon Police Station, leading to an investigation. Police officers found the deceased with a rope around his neck, indicating foul play. The body was then taken to the Police Hospital Morgue for autopsy and preservation.
Mark Forson, the accused houseboy, was subsequently arrested on March 14, 2024, in connection with Dr Boahen's murder. The prosecution informed the court that investigations were ongoing.
The adjournment signifies a pause in legal proceedings as authorities continue to gather evidence and build their case against the accused. The upcoming hearing on May 9, 2024, will likely shed further light on the circumstances surrounding Dr Boahen's tragic death and the role of Mark Forson in the alleged crime.
