The Attorney-General is set to decide on the way forward for the case involving Gregory Afoko and Asabke Alamdi.
Afoko is accused of conspiring with Asabke Alangdi to murder former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Adams Mahama.
In court on Monday, April 7 presiding judge Marie-Louise Simmons adjourned the case to May 30 after disclosing that prosecution had noted that the Attorney-General is still considering how to proceed with the case.
Speaking to journalists after the court proceedings, Gregory Afoko who is currently on a GHC500,000 bail after spending almost a decade in remand maintained that he is innocent.
“I’m happy I’ve gotten bail and I’m with my family now.
From the onset I’ve not committed any crime, but they kept holding me for all these years – 10 years.”
Elder brother of Gregory Afoko who is the former NPP National Chairman indicated that he hoped the case would be expedited so his brother would be free.
“… who wouldn’t hope that justice is done. 10 years? – Even if he had been convicted of manslaughter he would’ve finished with his sentence and come home. We don’t know what will happen, but we just pray that justice is done expeditiously,” Paul Afoko indicated.
Background
In April 2024, a seven-member jury returned a hung verdict acquitting Afoko of murder and conspiracy to commit murder with a 4-3 decision but unanimously convicted Asabke of conspiracy.
Asabke Alangdi was then sentenced to death. He has since appealed the High Court’s decision.
The High Court has ordered a retrial of the duo, but it is yet to proceed as there has been issues constituting a new jury.
