Gregory Afoko granted bail after nearly a decade in detention

The Accra High Court has granted Gregory Afoko, the accused person charged for the murder of former NPP Upper East Regional Chairman, Adams Mahama bail of GHC500,000.

The conditions include two sureties to be justified with landed properties. The court also ordered Gregory Afoko to report to the chief investigator, the regional crime officer in Accra, or the Director General of CID once every two weeks, until the case is completed or determined.

Lawyers of Afoko filed for the bail application on Monday, February 17, his third attempt since his trial began in 2015.

On April 27, 2023, a jury returned a 4-verdict of not guilty against Afoko, on the charges of conspiracy to commit murder and murder.

Following the jury’s verdict, a retrial was to be done for Gregory Afoko while his accomplice, Asabke Alangdi was handed a death sentence after a guilty verdict.