Ivy Heward-Mills, the wife of the late Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, J.B. Danquah-Adu, has made an emotional appeal to Parliament, urging them to break their silence and take action in the long-standing murder case of her husband.
In a heartfelt letter addressed to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, and other parliamentary leaders, Heward-Mills expressed her disappointment over the lack of urgency in securing justice for her late husband, who was brutally murdered in 2016.
Comparing the case to that of British MP Jo Cox, who was also murdered in 2016, she noted that the UK swiftly ensured justice, with Cox’s killer found, tried, convicted, and sentenced within five months. In contrast, nearly nine years after Danquah-Adu’s murder, there has been no resolution in Ghana.
“Nine years is a long time, but let it not be said that 10 years went by and Parliament looked on unperturbed,” Heward-Mills wrote, emphasizing the need for action to bring closure to the case.
Danquah-Adu was fatally attacked at his residence in Accra on February 9, 2016. While suspects were arrested, the case has seen multiple delays, leaving his family and the public frustrated over the slow pace of justice.
Her plea reignites calls for accountability and highlights concerns over delays in Ghana’s judicial processes. As the 10th anniversary of the MP’s death approaches, the question remains: Will Parliament respond and take decisive action to ensure justice is finally served?
She writes; Good morning, Parliament of Ghana.
Rt. Hon. Speaker, Hon Alban S.K. Bagbin
Hon. Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, Hon. Minority Leader Hon.Alexander kwamena Afenyo-Markin and all Honourable MPs:
Respectfully, you have been silent.
In June, 2016, Jo Cox, British MP, was murdered in London. The House of Commons and The House Lords were NOT silent.
By November of the same year, Jo Cox’s murderer had been found, tried, convicted and sentenced. All in 5 months. It didn’t bring her back but it gave her family peace and closure. 9 years is a long time but let it not be said that 10 years went by and Parliament looked on unperturbed.
Please accept the assurance of my highest consideration.
