Mr Joseph O. Amui of the Legal Aid Board has been assigned to defend Charles Quansah, an alleged self-confessed serial killer.

Mr Amui's appointment followed an order by an Accra High Court to the prosecution to arrange with the Board to provide counsel for Quansah, who has been charged with murder.

At yesterday's sitting, the court presided over by Mrs Justice Agnes Dordzie said she had seen a letter from the Legal Aid Board assigning Mr Amui to defend the accused.

Mr Amui was, however, not in court and Mrs Justice Dordzie adjourned the case to May 7.

Mr Anthony Gyambiby, Principal State Attorney, appeared for the Republic.

At its last sitting the court could not continue with proceedings, because Quansah, a 33 year-old mechanic, who made his maiden appearance at the High Court, said that he did not have counsel to represent him.

The court, which is yet to take the plea of the accused, remanded him in prison custody.

Quansah had earlier been committed by an Accra Community Tribunal to stand trial at the High Court.

Quansah is alleged to have confessed to the killing of eight women in Accra and Kumasi.