BNI says claims of MP associated with murder untrue

Europa 15:32 - 20 May 2016

This follows reports from the Daily Guide Newspaper in its Friday, May 20 edition, that the suspect, Daniel Asiedu had mentioned that he, and two other friends, were contracted by a Member of Parliament to commit the act.

The Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), has said reports making rounds that it has concealed some vital information obtained from Daniel Asiedu, pertaining to the death of the former Abuakwa North MP, J.B Danquah-Adu are untrue.

This follows reports from the Daily Guide Newspaper in its Friday, May 20 edition, that the suspect, Daniel Asiedu has reportedly claimed that he is now relying on his initial statement he gave to the police.

The paper reported that he had mentioned that he, and two other friends, were contracted by a Member of Parliament to commit the act.

But the Director of BNI, Pius Awelinga, has described the newspaper publication as false. Speaking during a meeting with a group of journalists from the Community Development Programme of ECOWAS in Accra on Friday, the Director of BNI said the BNI's involvement in the case is to only keep Daniel Asiedu in custody for the police.

Daniel Asiedu, and one other suspect, Vincent Bonsu are currently standing trial for the murder of the late Abuakwa North MP.