The family of Adib Alhassan, the Kinbu Senior High School student allegedly stabbed to death by a classmate, is intensifying calls for justice amid growing concerns over delays and perceived misconduct in the juvenile court proceedings.
In a heartfelt appeal, Adib’s uncle, Yussif Alhassan, urged media outlets to maintain a visible presence at the trial, warning that without public oversight, the case risks being mishandled. “We are pleading with journalists if the media doesn’t follow this, we may never get justice for our son,” he said.
According to the family, the prosecutor assigned to the case failed to appear in court for two consecutive weeks. When he finally showed up after the session had ended Yussif threatened to report his conduct to the Judicial Service, citing concerns over accountability. The family further alleged that the prosecutor’s demeanor suggested possible bias, hinting at undue influence from the suspect’s relatives.
“We fear something is going on behind closed doors,” Yussif added. “Media coverage will put pressure on the CID and prosecutor to do their jobs properly.”
The tragic incident, which occurred over a month ago, sparked national outrage after the media broke the story. The suspect, 19-year-old Musah, was arrested shortly after the attack. The Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service swiftly intervened to restore calm at Kinbu SHS, where tensions had escalated following the incident.
As the juvenile court proceedings continue, Adib’s family remains resolute in their pursuit of justice.
