Ghanaian Man Akuffo Jonas Says He Was Incarcerated After Confronting A Pastor In Church Over Cheating

• Akuffo Jonas, a Ghanaian man serving a 2-year jail term, revealed he insulted his boss, who was also a pastor, after a dispute over a car he (Jonas) was driving and paying GH¢400 per week
• The car's engine got damaged, and the pastor tried to take it back, leaving Jonas frustrated as he had been unable to save any money during his one-and-a-half years of work
• After a confrontation at the man's church, Jonas decided to hide the car, leading to the pastor reporting the incident to the police and resulting in Jonas's imprisonment

Akuffo Jonas, a Ghanaian man currently serving a two-year jail term, has revealed the circumstances that led to his incarceration after insulting his boss, who also served as a pastor in a church.

According to Jonas, he was employed as a driver for the pastor and was paying him GH¢400 per week.

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However, after a year and a half of service, the car he was driving suffered engine damage, and the pastor attempted to take it back instead of replacing the engine. Feeling frustrated and hurt by the situation, Jonas confronted his boss at the church.

He told Crime Check Foundation's Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng:

"For the one and half year I worked, I could not save anything. I have a wife with two children. I was hurt by his action but I regret it now."

In a bid to prevent the pastor from taking the car, Jonas decided to hide it, leading to the pastor reporting the issue to the police. As a result, Jonas found himself facing legal consequences for his actions.

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In another report, A Ghanaian man named Tetteh was released after 33 years in prison. He was incarcerated because he was falsely identified by an alleged killer and another person as his accomplices in a murder case.

While being beaten to reveal his accomplice before being spared, the murderer, Tengey, accused Tetteh of being his helper.

20-year-old GH man sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing iPhone 7 worth GH₵2,500

Meanwhile, according to a recent article from myjoyonline.com, 20-year-old Ghanaian Emmanuel Afanu was detained for stealing an iPhone valued at GH₵2,500.

In the news story that YEN.com.gh saw, investigations revealed that the Asamankese circuit court had given Emmanuel a 15-year prison term.

Source: YEN.com.gh