NOKWE v THE REPUBLIC [1999-200011 GLR 49 - 54

Criminal law and procedure-Plea of guilty-Entry of-Plea of guilty with explanation- Duty of trial court-Accused charged with unlawful  possession of narcotic drugs-Accused pleading guilty with explanation-Explanation inconsistent with guilty plea-Whether failure of trial judge to enter not guilty plea rendering proceedings a nullity-Criminal Procedure Code, /960 (Act 30), .I' 171 (2) and (3)- Narcotic Drugs (Control, Enforcement and Sanctions) Law, 1990 (PNDCL 236), s 2(1).