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Frail Victim Testifies Against "Gay Doctor" In Sodomy Case

Dr. Sulley Ali-Gabass is facing two counts of defilement and having unnatural carnal knowledge of the alleged victim contrary to sections of the Criminal Code.

16-year old boy who was allegedly sodomized by a medical doctor named, Dr. Ali Gabass testified  in court today against the perpetrator of the crime.

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The victim who has reportedly been suffering from bad health since the incident is reported to be very frail and could barely stand during his testimony.

The court, presided over by Justice Rita Agyeman-Budu, had ordered for the victim to be present for the hearing to take place. The judge however assured that the case would be heard everyday to expedite the trail process.

In September last year, the victim became Dr Gabass’s friend on Facebook, a social media platform, the prosecution said.The victim and accused person chatted on line and on the cell phone, the prosecution said.

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In October last year, according to the prosecutor, Dr Gabass arranged and met the victim at Kasoa New Market, where he had anal sex with him in his car in front of a Bank, the prosecution said.

On December 28, last year, at about 1900 hours, Dr Gabass met the victim at the same spot, had anal sex with him and gave him a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone and GH¢20 cedis, the prosecution said.

The Prosecution said the victim fell ill and when he informed Dr Gabass he prescribed paracetamol tablets for him. In February this year, Dr Gabass had anal sex with the victim at the same venue, said the prosecutor.

Dr. Gabass still maintains a plea of "not guilty" as the case has been adjourned to Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Homosexuality and sodomy are criminal acts according to the laws of the Republic of Ghana.

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