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General News on Friday, May 3, 2019
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
2019-05-03
Gregory Afoko has been in detention since 2015
Gregory Afoko's family, grappling with the conflict, has issued a warning to the government following a recent development that they describe as disturbing.
Questioning the reason for the police's persistent refusal to release the suspect on bail, despite a court order, they questioned whether Mr. Afoko's trial was a criminal or political trial.
In a statement signed by a family member, Cynthia Afoko, they revealed that "the family of Gregory Afoko, during his visit today, May 3, 2019, confirmed what we thought were rumors conveyed by the social media and other traditional media. The media reported that Gregory Afoko's blood samples were taken yesterday, May 2, 2019, even though he did not report he was ill or had complained about the illness. no disease.
Gregory himself confirmed it during his visit today, May 3, 2019. His wife's family is extremely worried about Gregory's treatment attempt for the treatment of an infection that She claims to have detected from the blood sample taken.
What is the reason for the refusal to obey a court order releasing Gregory on bail two months after his pronouncement? he, s, he is really sick. "
They also expressed concern about the police's attempts to treat Gregory Afoko for an illness they do not feel they are suffering.
"Our hope and our prayer now is that there is nothing sinister about this sudden" Gregory's care ". Let us remind the authorities who continue to challenge a court order that Gregory has constitutional rights as a citizen of Ghana and that the continued violation of his rights will not cause him even more torture and torture than he does. has already suffered. endured, and that incarcerated authorities should be reminded of their duty of care to all citizens, including Gregory, and will therefore be held responsible if any harm is suffered by Gregory while in police custody ", states in the statement.
Context
Gregory Afoko has been on trial since 2015 for the murder of the former president of the New Patriotic Party, Upper Upper East, Adams Mahama.
His trial was however questioned after the arrest of the man alleged to be his accomplice. Asakba Alangdi was arrested earlier this year, which led the Attorney General to file a prosequi nose and start all over again, even if the trial was taking place
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