“Where is Paulina Lamisi Akamodipo?”

By Justice Ahoto 

Two years after her disappearance on June 12, 2024, the family of Madam Paulina Lamisi Akamodipo Women’s Organizer for the Tema West Constituency of the National Democratic Congress NDC, says grief has deepened as investigations yield no answers. They are now appealing to President John Dramani Mahama for direct intervention.

At a press briefing in Sakumono, Tema West, the Akamodipo family described the past 24 months as “unbearable uncertainty, grief, fear, and emotional torment.”

“Every sunrise reminds us of her absence, and every sunset deepens the painful reality that we still do not know where Paulina is,” the family stated. “A child should never have to grow up under such painful uncertainty about the fate of her mother.”

Her daughter, now living with fear, confusion, and trauma.

The family said it has cooperated fully with all investigative processes over the past two years. They commended the Ghana Police Service, particularly the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, COP Lydia Yaako, for her support.

However, frustration remains high. “Despite repeated assurances, the family remains deeply frustrated by the slow pace of investigations and lack of meaningful progress. The prolonged silence, uncertainty, and absence of answers have only compounded our pain and despair,” they emphasized.

Madam Paulina served as Tema West NDC Women’s Organizer and was credited with mobilizing women for grassroots development and party work. Party officials say her strategic work with the women’s front was instrumental in preparations that saw the NDC win the Tema West parliamentary seat for the first time in 28 years.

“She was the heartbeat of our operations in Tema West when it came to women mobilization,” a party official noted. “She devoted her time and energy to empowering women, supporting families, and strengthening grassroots participation in our democracy.”

Marking the anniversary, the family appealed to the Ghana Police Service, National Security Agencies, civil society, media, religious bodies, and all Ghanaians not to forget the case.

In a direct appeal, they asked President Mahama to personally intervene and ensure “renewed attention is given to this matter.”

“This is not merely a political issue; it is a human issue. It is about a mother, a daughter, a citizen of Ghana whose family deserves answers,” they stressed.

Some party women, speaking at the briefing, threatened to embark on demonstrations and picketing at national security installations, including the Flagstaff House, if no progress is made.

Madam Paulina’s disappearance on June 12, 2024 remains one of Ghana’s unresolved high-profile missing person cases. The family said they will not give up hope and thanked the public for prayers and support that “help to keep hope alive.”

The Ghana Police Service has yet to issue a fresh update on the case as of press time.