Police at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit in Accra says Asamoah Gyan could face up to 25 years in prison if found guilty in the rape case brought against him.
Ghana's Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has reportedly been charged by police for the rape and sodomy of a 22-year old student, Sarah Kwablah, from the University of Ghana.
Kwablah’s lawyer, Maurice Ampaw, said the complaint was made two days ago at the Victims Support Unit (DOOVSU) of the Ministry Police Station in Accra. The star striker has admitted to having sex with Sarah Kwablah. However, he claims that the sex was entirely consensual.
Kwablah, is also accusing Gyan of fathering her pregnancy as hospital scans have shown that she is indeed pregnant but Gyan claims that the child is not his. He has demanded a paternity test to determine the veracity of her claims.
According to reports, Kwablah is also asking for a fully furnished apartment, a housemaid, and a $1,000 monthly stipend from Gyan as the player has called the demands outrageous. Kwablah has also threatened to release a sex tape of the couple, from the time they had a relationship, which supposedly began in February of 2015.
A case of blackmail was subsequently filed by Asamoah Gyan’s lawyer, Kissi Adjabeng, at the Ordorkor Police Station. In light of the madness, Gyan spoke to the Ghanaian radio station, Happy FM, saying...
“All through my career, I have always contended with obstacles whenever I’m trying to do anything but I never give up because I am mentally strong. I have not always had things running smoothly for me but I try to sail through.What has kept me going up to this time is my mental toughness.
" You will notice that at almost every point in my life I have had challenges. I am blessed to have been able to go through all the time so I will go through this one too, again."
Police at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit in Accra say Gyan could face up to 25 years in prison if found guilty in the rape case brought against him.
National DOVSSU Head, ACP HabibaTwumasi Sarpong confirmed to Joy News..“If a rape case is true according to the code then the defendant will receive a sentence between 5 to 25 years in jail at the prerogative of the judge”.