Speaking during a consultative meeting with party supporters in Bolgatanga on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as part of his nationwide stakeholder engagement tour, Mr. Afoko rejected claims that he or his relatives played any role in the circumstances surrounding the late chairman’s death.

“Our late Regional Chairman, Adams, I can stand here today and tell you that I had no hand in what happened to him. My family had no hand in what happened to him,” he stated.

Adams Mahama died in 2015 after suffering injuries from an acid attack at his residence in Bolgatanga, an incident that shocked the nation and triggered extensive investigations and legal proceedings.

Addressing longstanding perceptions surrounding the case, Mr. Afoko described attempts to associate him or his family with the incident as baseless. He noted that the Afoko and Mahama families have enjoyed a close relationship spanning generations, making such allegations difficult to comprehend.

“We allowed people to come and play games with us. But I want to state clearly that neither my family nor I had anything to do with the death of Adams Mahama,” he reiterated.

Mr. Afoko argued that the events following the late chairman’s death contributed to divisions within the NPP and underscored the importance of reconciliation and healing within the party.

He called on party members to focus on rebuilding trust, strengthening internal cohesion and working together to position the NPP for future electoral success.

The former chairman’s consultative meetings form part of a nationwide outreach campaign ahead of the NPP National Delegates Conference, where he is seeking support for his bid to return as National Chairman.

During the engagement, he also outlined his vision for the party, advocating stronger grassroots structures and greater participation of polling station executives in the party’s decision-making processes.

Mr. Afoko urged members to put aside their differences and unite behind a common goal of building a stronger and more competitive NPP capable of overcoming future political challenges.