EDWARD WIREDU J.
This sole point for consideration in this appeal is whether section 298 of the Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), creates a single or several offences. The facts which have provoked the above consideration may be briefly stated as follows. The appellant was arraigned before the Essiakyir District Court Grade II on 4 March 1974 charged with two counts under section 298 of Act 29. The statements and their particulars are in the following form:
"(1) Using abusive term of reproach: section 298 of the Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29).
(2) Using abusive term of reproach: section 298 of the Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29).
Particulars of Offences
Kwesi Bosuo Farmer: For that you on the 2nd day of March 1974 at Essuehyia market in the Central Magisterial District, and within the jurisdiction of this court, then being a public place and within sight of hearing did use abusive terms of reproach against Nana Akyin VI, Omanhene of Ekumfi Traditional Area, and his chiefs, to wit: 'These hopeless …