Lawyers set March 25 to seek bail for ‘Sexy Don Don’

The legal team representing Daniel Asiedu, the main suspect in the 2016 murder of former Abuakwa North MP J.B. Danquah-Adu, has announced plans to apply for bail on March 25. 

The move comes as Asiedu, also known as 'Sexy Don Don,' faces a retrial following a court decision overturning his previous acquittal.

In December last year, a seven-member jury cleared Asiedu of the charges, but the Attorney General’s office successfully argued for a retrial, citing procedural flaws that may have influenced the verdict. His lawyers, however, contend that the jury’s decision raises important legal questions that must be resolved before a retrial proceeds.

Speaking to JoyNews, Asiedu’s defense team disclosed plans to seek an interpretation of the jury’s acquittal from the Supreme Court. They argue that without legal clarity on the previous ruling, the retrial could be a miscarriage of justice.

Background of the Case

J.B. Danquah-Adu, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was found dead in his East Legon home in February 2016 after suffering multiple stab wounds. Investigators later arrested Asiedu and an alleged accomplice, Vincent Bosso, charging them with murder and conspiracy.

Asiedu initially pleaded guilty, claiming sole responsibility for the crime, but later changed his plea, sparking a lengthy legal battle filled with adjournments, contested evidence, and allegations of coercion.

Despite his acquittal in late 2024, the state insisted on a retrial, arguing that procedural missteps compromised the integrity of the trial. The court upheld this argument, ordering a fresh hearing—a decision now being challenged by Asiedu’s legal team.

With the bail hearing approaching and a Supreme Court petition in the works, the case remains one of Ghana’s most closely watched legal battles, drawing widespread public and legal scrutiny.