Wisa Opens Defense Today

Hiplife artiste Eugene Ashe is expected to open his defense in the ongoing trial against him this morning.

The artiste opens his defense following the dismissal of a no case application filed by his lawyers.

Jerry Avenogbor had filed for no case on August 30, 2017 arguing that Wisa has no case to answer in respect of the matter before the court.

Wisa’s lawyer believed the prosecution, led by Inspector Judith B. Asante have no case against the artiste.

The court subsequently dismissed the motion ordering Wisa to open his defense February 5.

The judge in a ruling however, held that a prima facie case has been established against the artiste.

In the view of the court, the prosecution has proved that there is a prima facie case and that the burden lies on the accused to tell his story.

However, on the said day, Wisa returned to court asking for more time to open his defense.

Speaking through his lawyer Jerry Avenogbor, the “Ekiki Me” hit singer told the Accra Domestic Violence and Gender Based Court that he requires two more weeks to open his defense.

According to the lawyer, the person in custody of their main evidence is outside the country.

“We want the court to give us two weeks so that we show up in court with the main tool to aid the court determine the matter effectively” he argued.

He said it is important for the court to grant the request of the defense as prescribed by the rules of natural justice which requires that the other party must also heard in the case.

Avenogbor assured the court presided over by Mrs. Abena Oppong Adjin-Doku that at the next court date the hearing would “move smoothly” without any further hitches.

He said his client would call two witnesses.

Wisa is standing trial for allegedly showing his manhood during a live performance on December 24, 2015 during the ‘December 2 Remember’ event at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).

A video of the artiste stripping and rubbing what was believed to be his manhood against his female dancer on stage was put on social media, compelling his management to apologise for what it described as the artiste’s “rash and irresponsible behaviour”.

By: Jeffrey De-Graft Johnson/ thePublisher