grand – father while the Accused is her uncle. This is another material contradiction in the evidence of the prosecution which I also resolve in favour of the Accused. In conclusion, I am of the humble but firm view theat the evidence of the prosecution has no legs. It cannot stand. In fact it has collapsed like a pack of carol cards. I agree with the submissions of the Learned Counsel for the Accused and the relevant cases cited in support. I discountenance all the submissions and authorities of the prosecution. I find and hold that the prosecution has failed woefully to discharge the onus propandi bestowed on it by law. The case of the prosecution is hereby dismissed. I find the Accused not guilty of the offences of rape and incest. The Accused is accordingly discharged and acquitted. ................................................ HON. JUSTICE E. O. OTABA JUDGE th 27 July 2016 ISSUED AT BANJUL UNDER THE SEAL OF THE COURT AND THE HANDS OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE THIS 27TH JULY 2016 ............................................ PRINCIPAL REGISTRAR JUDGMENT – THE STATE VS MUSA KEITA 27/7/2016 Page | 11