The family members of Gregory Afoko, who is standing trial at an Accra Fast Track High Court in connection with his alleged role played in the gruesome murder of the late Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, NPP, Adams Mahama have hinted they will petition the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Attorney General on what they describe as "unfair" detention of their relative.
The family stated in a press conference in Sandema in the Upper East that "eventhough, our son, brother and relative has been in incarceration for almost two years in connection with the killing of the late Adams Mahama, we have been very clear in our minds that Gregory Afoko is 'INNOCENT' and that the true killers of the late Adams Mahama are still walking the streets of Ghana as free people".
Gregory Afoko is currently standing trial for the murder of Adams Mahama after preliminary investigations linked him to the crime.
Adams Mahama suffered an acid attack on May 20, 2015, and died after sustaining extensive acid burns and acute respiratory distress syndrome, according to the autopsy report.
Spokesperson for the family, Robert Atong Asekabta, said the recent revelations by the Northern Regional Chairman of the NPP, Daniel Bugri Naabu, regarding the alleged involvement of the Upper East Regional Minister, Rockson Bukari and the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Miss. Otiko Djaba in the killing of the Chairman ought to be taken seriously by the security and the Ghana Police Service.
On that score, he demanded Mr. Bukari, Mr. Naabu and and Miss Djaba be arrested to also assist police probe into the murder of the late NPP Chairman.
"As stated already, it was someone's allegation in connection with the killing of Adams against Gregory Afoko that led to his arrest from his sleep at dawn by the police. Despite his(Gregory Afoko) repeated denials of the act he has been accused of, he is still in prison custody and presently facing trial at the High Court", the Spokesperson indicated angrily.
But commenting on the issue on Peace FM's Kokrokoo, Kweku Baako pooh-poohed on Afoko's family assertions.
"...give me the next joke," he said.
According to him, though the family has the right to petition the IGP; it however doesn't mean there's no "prima facie" case regarding the issue.
He told host Kwami Sefa Kayi that it's the responsibility of the State to provide substantial evidence to prove that Gregory Afoko is guilty of the charges against him but until then the accused is not sentenced yet.
So, he doesn't understand why the family members would purport anything so far as the case is concerned.
He cautioned the Afoko family and any other Ghanaian not to ride on Bugri Naabu's allegations against the Gender Minister, Otiko Djaba.
"Don't let people opportunistically take advantage of the Bugri's rubbish to confuse all of us. Bugri has no peace. He should be ashamed of himself".
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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So Kwaku Baako, police should close all leads into a murder that is still being investigated? Do you know all the story? If you do, please help the police, Mr Know All. Now you are an investigator, politician, economist. etc. Ya br3 wo
Kwaku is right. The man mentioned Afoko's name on his death bed and you want to be free on hearsay? Certainly not. The ***barred word*** will always jump into conclusion with nothing in their heads. The law will deal with Afoko to the fullest. This is not to say we are happy he's in that situation but he must face the consequences of his actions. And with all calling for same to befall Kwaku; stand well before you find yourself in that predicament.
My name is Koliko. I am very F0O0LISH individual insulting for NDC. I have no Brains that is why I always behave like a lunatic. You can monitor me and see if I will ever speak any wisdom on any platform. I am just an 1diot. Let all know so that you can ignore me.
I like you ba this your defense de333, e no b u
I pray that what has been visited on Gregory Afoko will surely happen to one of Kweku Baako's son or family member in Jesus name Amen. The evil that men do should live after them.
Anytime Kweku Baako is defending NPP with passion, then you know there is something to hide. He is just doing his media work for the NPP so well. He will divert everybody's attention to the wrong direction.
It is now irritating. This man thinks he k kestrel everything on earth. Was he there when the acid was poured?
What at all is wrong with this bbrainless bbuffoon called Kwaku baako? Why must he always think he knows more than any other person on this planet
I can think far, why is this guy defending the gender minister. gosh