- Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has publicly declared that his brother, Gregory Afoko, was wrongly accused in the 2015 acid attack that killed Adams Mahama.
- In a recent interview, Afoko alleged political interference, a manipulated narrative, and unlawful detention—even after bail was granted.
- The case, which has dragged on for nearly a decade, continues to stir controversy within Ghana’s political and judicial circles.
Paul Afoko, former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reignited debate over the 2015 murder of Adams Mahama, claiming his brother Gregory Afoko was framed. Speaking on Starr FM on September 4, Afoko said the accusations were politically motivated and insisted that Gregory’s prolonged detention defied legal norms.
According to Afoko, Gregory was granted bail after nearly a decade on remand, having met all conditions set by the court. Yet, he was allegedly denied release at the last moment due to a phone call received by the escorting officer—an act Afoko described as “orders from above.”
The former chairman believes he himself would have been accused had he remained in Bolgatanga at the time of the incident. He recalled leaving for Wa as part of a regional tour, narrowly avoiding what he suspects would have been a politically charged accusation.
Gregory Afoko was arrested in 2015 following the death of Adams Mahama, who was attacked with acid outside his home in Bolgatanga. The case has seen multiple twists, including a hung jury in 2023 and a retrial ordered by the court. In 2025, Gregory was granted GH¢500,000 bail with two sureties.
Despite meeting the bail terms, Paul Afoko claims his brother was unlawfully held, raising serious questions about judicial independence and political interference. The case remains one of the most contentious legal sagas in Ghana’s recent history, with implications for both the NPP and the broader justice system.
