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Serving bail: Gregory Afoko’s family cry over his plight in BNI custody

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6 years ago

06/06/2019

Lionel

Murder suspect Gregory Afoko seems to have incurred the wrath of the powers that be with his successful bail application as he has been subjected to what can best be described as torturous treatment since his family met his bail conditions and demanded for his release.

In a petition to International human rights organization, Amnesty International, the Ayieta family said the suspect who is facing a second round of trial has suffered inhuman treatment since being transferred from prison into BNI custody.

Gregory Afoko was granted bail by an Accra High Court in February after the Attorney General re-started his trial over the murder of former Upper East Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Adams Mahama.

The suspect however remains behind bars 4 years after his arrest even though his family has met the bail conditions with the police refusing to release him to the court with the excuse that they are awaiting “orders from above”.

The Ayieta family in the petition signed by its Spokesperson Robert Atong Asekabta says Gregory Afoko spent two months in BNI custody in his “boxer shorts” after he was taken out of prison custody.

Over the two months in question, the family said they were denied access to him including being refused the request to give him clothes to use while in custody.

“Gregory until last week (after over two months in BNI cells) was denied visitation by either his attorneys or family. Even to present him with clothes other than the boxers he was taken with was denied until recently”, the family alleged.

The family also raised red flags over the manner in which the suspect was transferred from prison custody to BNI cells after the Attorney General filed a nolle prosequi to discontinue his over three year old trial on the justification that they had arrested an alleged accomplice to the murder.

The Ayieta family alleged that the suspect was taken out of prison custody without following due procedure and on the blind side of the Judge handling the matter and his lawyers.

“Without direct knowledge of the Judge, without following the procedures for releasing detainees, the police went to Nsawam prisons and forcibly removed Gregory from the custody of the prison (who incidentally also didn’t have the proper documentation to release Gregory but were ordered to do so verbally) in his boxer shorts at night and sent to the cells of the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI),” they stated.

They further allege Gregory Afoko was arraigned before court and charged with the same crimes he had been tried for without notice to his lawyers.

The AG filed the nolle prosequi after the trial had been completed and the Judge was about to order the jury to deliberate on the charges.

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Gracethrone International Ministry, Uganda Extends a Helping Hand to Widows and Orphans in Kampala

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2 days ago

01/04/2025

Lionel

In a heartwarming display of compassion and kindness, the Ugandan parish of Gracethrone International Ministry, under the visionary leadership of Bishop Dr. Henry Addai and Minister Mrs. Linda Addai, has donated a plethora of essential items to widows and orphans in Kampala. This noble act is a testament to the ministry’s unwavering commitment to its core mandate of “promoting faith backed by actions.”

Driven by a deep-seated desire to demonstrate the love of God in a tangible way, Gracethrone International Ministry has made it a tradition to organize annual donations for widows and orphans across the globe. This selfless initiative is a shining example of the ministry’s dedication to putting its faith into action and embodying the true essence of Christianity.

The donation ceremony, which was met with immense gratitude and joy, saw the distribution of a wide range of essential items, including bags of rice, cooking oils, drinks, and other edible necessities. The recipients, who were visibly touched by the ministry’s kindness, were also treated to a special presentation of cocks, a symbolic gesture of hope and renewal.

The event, which was captured on video, provides a glimpse into the heartwarming moments that unfolded during the donation ceremony. As the team from Gracethrone International Ministry handed out the donated items, the sense of community and connection was palpable, serving as a powerful reminder of the transformative impact that acts of kindness can have on individuals and communities.

Through this remarkable initiative, Gracethrone International Ministry, Uganda, has once again demonstrated its commitment to serving as a beacon of hope and compassion, inspiring others to follow in its footsteps and make a positive difference in the lives of those around them.

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“A year of excellence” Joe Kole Outshines All in 2024

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5 days ago

01/01/2025

Faya Ghonpoint

In the current ghanaian music space, it will be unfair to give all credit to artists without acknowledging the efforts of music producers.

One producer whom we can not turn a blind eye to his recent works is Wodzrah George, widely known as Joe Kole. From the days of Flowking Stone through to the era of King Paluta and Amerado.

The champion music producer, Joe Kole, has proven to be a timeless producer; recently being behind 80% of hit songs in ghana and being a core influence in the rise of kumerican music vibe.