Bright Aweh, identified by police as the prime suspect in the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah, has denied any involvement in the killing, insisting on his innocence as court proceedings continue.
Speaking to journalists on Monday, January 19, 2026, after appearing before the court, Aweh described the ongoing trial as painful but said he was prepared to endure the process in order for justice to prevail. He made the remarks while being escorted by police officers to a waiting vehicle.
“I am passing through this painfully for justice to be served. I am not a murderer; I did not kill my friend. I will go through it for justice to be served,” he said.
Aweh was the first suspect arrested in connection with the death of Stephen King Amoah, a 38-year-old immigration officer whose partially burnt body was discovered several days after he had been reported missing. The case has since attracted widespread public attention due to its gruesome nature and the slow pace of proceedings.
According to police investigations, Aweh was the last known person to have had contact with Amoah before his disappearance. Investigators say the deceased left his residence on July 3, 2025, to meet a friend at Ashongman Estate in Accra. The meeting was reportedly linked to discussions surrounding the settlement of a financial obligation.
Five days later, on July 9, 2025, Amoah’s charred remains were found in a gutter at Abuom Junction near Kwabenya, close to the GBC Satellite area and opposite Comet Estate. Despite the severe burns, family members later identified the body at the Police Hospital mortuary.
The Accra Regional Police Command arrested Bright Aweh on July 10, 2025, as part of investigations into the murder. Since then, he has made several court appearances as prosecutors continue to build their case.
However, repeated adjournments of the matter have raised concerns among the family of the deceased. Relatives say the delays have prolonged their pain and deepened their grief, calling for a faster judicial process to ensure accountability.
On December 3, 2025, the family publicly reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing justice for Stephen King Amoah, stressing that they would not relent despite the slow progress of the case. Tensions reportedly flared during one court session when family members attempted to confront suspects, underscoring the emotional toll of the prolonged trial.
As proceedings continue, the court is expected to hear further submissions from the prosecution, while Aweh maintains his innocence and says he trusts the legal system to establish the truth surrounding the death of the immigration officer.
