The prosecution had alleged that Afoko and Alangdi poured acid on Mahama, leading to his death in May 2015. Afoko was granted bail in February 2025, after spending nearly a decade on remand. The trial had been adjourned multiple times, with the prosecution requesting more time, but ultimately, no progress was made.
The discharge brings an end to a lengthy and controversial legal process that has drawn significant public attention in Ghana. Afoko’s brother, Paul Afoko, a former NPP National Chairman, was suspended from the party in 2015, amidst tensions within the party.