The Koforidua High Court has convicted 25-year-old online trader Vera Asare for her role in the fatal acid attack on her boyfriend, Daniel Omane, with sentencing deferred pending the outcome of a pregnancy test.
Vera Asare pleaded guilty to the offence of manslaughter on Monday, March 2, 2026, after entering into a plea bargaining agreement between the Office of the Attorney-General, the complainant’s family, and her defence counsel.
The agreement recommends a 10-year custodial sentence.
The court, however, postponed sentencing to March 11, 2026, to allow for a pregnancy test to be conducted.
Daniel Omane, popularly known as “Anelka,” a mobile phone dealer in Koforidua, sustained severe burns to most parts of his body on November 29, 2024, after Vera allegedly poured acid from a gallon on him while he slept in his room.
He was initially rushed to the Adweso Clinic, before being transferred to the Eastern Regional Hospital and subsequently referred to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for specialised treatment.
After months of intensive medical care, he succumbed to his injuries on July 15, 2025.
Vera Asare was initially remanded into custody but was later granted bail to care for their child. Following Daniel’s death, she was re-arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Investigations revealed that Vera Asare and the deceased had been in a relationship for eight years, characterised by frequent misunderstandings and allegations of infidelity. She reportedly confronted and threatened women she suspected were flirting with her boyfriend.
The couple had a three-year-old daughter and previously lived together. Due to persistent tensions, Vera’s mother reportedly advised Daniel to rent a separate room for Vera and their child to reduce conflicts – a request he complied with.
According to prosecutors, while Daniel was asleep on the day of the attack, Vera allegedly poured a substance later confirmed by the Ghana Standards Authority to be acid on him. His screams attracted the attention of his landlord, who rushed him to Adweso Clinic.
Investigators from the Criminal Investigation Department obtained an autopsy report confirming that Daniel Omane died from complications arising from the acid burns.
The courtroom was packed with relatives and sympathisers of the deceased, many wearing T-shirts bearing his image with inscriptions reading, “Justice for Anelka.”
Family members expressed disappointment over the decision to defer sentencing pending a pregnancy test, warning that any attempt to present a fraudulent result to reduce or avoid punishment would be strongly resisted.
The case has been adjourned to March 11, 2026, for sentencing.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh
