Why Judge Separated Twins Sentenced for Stealing a Motorbike
In early June 2025, identical twins Seth (Atta Payin) and Emmanuel Frimpong (Atta Kakra) stole an unregistered Haojin motorbike worth GH₵13,000 near Chirano. They were caught using a tricycle hired under false pretenses and successfully apprehended after police recovered the bike—the twins pleaded guilty in the Bibiani District Court. On July 12, 2025, each was sentenced to 48 months in prison for conspiracy and theft, to run concurrently. Unique Sentencing: Separate Prisons for Each Twin Presiding Judge Lord Delvin Essandoh made an unusual ruling: Seth would serve his sentence at Obuasi Prison, while Emmanuel would go to Kumasi Central Prison. Judge Essandoh opined that despite being twins, they need not share the same "criminal destiny." He referenced the story of Romulus and Remus—twin founders of Rome whose bond ended in betrayal—to justify distinguishing their fates. In his belief, separation might […]
