Christford Affadu Danful, popularly known as Ekow Black, has been granted GH₵30,000 bail by the Adabraka Magistrate Court after appearing before the court over an alleged domestic assault case.
The accused, a 25-year-old unemployed man, was charged with assault, contrary to Section 84 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
According to the prosecution, Ekow Black is accused of assaulting Rachel Oduro without her consent, with the intent to cause harm and pain. The alleged incident is said to have occurred on November 30, within the Accra Magisterial District, during which the complainant was reportedly subjected to a severe beating. (The accused has, however, argued that the incident occurred several months prior to its public circulation.)
The case attracted widespread public attention after a video purportedly capturing the assault went viral on social media, sparking public debate and calls for legal action.
In addition to the assault charge, Ekow Black is also facing separate allegations involving threats to release intimate images and sextortion, which prosecutors say form part of the broader case under investigation.
The court admitted the accused to bail in the sum of GH₵30,000 with sureties, and he is expected to reappear before the court on February 10, 2026, as proceedings continue.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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