Family of slain MoMo vendor sets June 10 to picket against Police over delayed justice

The family of the late Christopher Ahordo, a mobile money (MoMo) vendor who was murdered in Aflao in 2025, has served notice of a peaceful picketing at the Ketu South Divisional Police Command, demanding updates and accountability on the handling of the case.

The exercise, scheduled for June 10 at Tokor in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, is expected to attract family members, sympathisers, and concerned residents seeking justice for the deceased.

Mr Ahordo was reportedly attacked and killed on April 28, 2025, near the Diamond Cement area in Aflao, an incident that sparked public outrage across the municipality.

A statement from the family indicated that although some suspects were initially arrested, the prime suspect, identified as Ali Taidu, later escaped from lawful custody, while others were granted bail without prosecution.

It said since then, the family had received little information regarding efforts to re-arrest the suspect or progress made in investigations into the case.

The family recalled that during a press conference held on May 18, 2026, they gave the Ghana Police Service a two-week ultimatum to provide updates and clarity on the matter.

They noted that the deadline had elapsed without any official response, a situation they said had deepened their grief and heightened public concern over transparency and accountability.

According to the statement, the picketing is intended to demand justice for the deceased, seek clarification on the circumstances surrounding the escape of the prime suspect, and call for accountability in decisions taken during the investigation.

It would also highlight growing concerns over insecurity and violent crime in Aflao and the wider Ketu South Municipality.

The family assured that the exercise would be peaceful, orderly, and conducted within the confines of the law, with participants expected to carry placards and banners advocating justice, transparency, and public safety.

They appealed to the Ghana Police Service to facilitate the exercise and provide adequate security to maintain public order.

The family emphasised that the action was not intended to undermine any institution but to promote accountability and restore public confidence in the justice system.

GNA