Gregory Afoko granted bail after nearly a decade on remand

Gregory Afoko has been granted bail after nearly ten years in detention. He is the brother of Paul Afoko, the National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Gregory was accused of murdering Adams Mahama in 2015. Mahama was the former Upper East Regional Chairman of the NPP.

The Accra High Court made this decision. Justice Marie-Louise Simmons presided over the case. The court set bail at GH₵500,000 with two sureties. One surety must provide proof of landed property.

Afoko must also report to the police investigator every two weeks. This marks a significant change in his long legal battle. It began in May 2015 after Mahama suffered a fatal acid attack.

Afoko's first trial ended in April 2023 with a hung jury. This led to a retrial for him. During the bail application, the prosecution did not oppose it. They acknowledged that Afoko could meet the bail conditions.

Paul Afoko has expressed his willingness to be a surety for Gregory.