The family of the missing Tema West Constituency Women’s Organiser of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Madam Paulina Lamisi Akanbodiipo, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to personally intervene and help ensure that renewed attention is given to the investigation by the police.
The family made the passionate appeal at a well-attended press conference held at Sakumono, near Tema.
The Constituency Women’s Organiser on June 12, 2024 disappeared from their home at Sowutuom in Accra.
A day after her disappearance, police at Tema Community 25 were called to witness in the bush, the body of a female adult wrapped in black polythene and placed in a suitcase.
The legs, hands, head and neck were chopped off from the trunk.
When police got to its wits end in the investigation that took them to Togo and Nigeria, where she used to import goods for sale in Ghana, they resorted to scientific inquisition by opting for DNA of the female body found in the bush.
Initially, her daughter was presented to the Police Forensic Laboratory at the request of detectives where her samples were obtained for the process to begin.
Months later, two members of the Akanbodiipo family were also invited to the Crime Laboratory for assistance.
Visibly present at the press conference were Honourable James Enu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema West, executives of the NDC in the Constituency.
The following is the full statement read by Paul Anamde Akanbodiipo, brother of the missing women’s organiser at the news conference.
15th June, 2026 marks exactly two painful years since our beloved daughter, sister, mother, friend and political leader, Madam Paulina Lamisi Akanbodiipo, disappeared without a trace.
For two years, our family has lived in 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, whether she is safe, or what truly happened to her.
Madam Paulina served diligently as the Women’s Organiser of the Tema West Constituency of the NDC.
She dedicated her life to service, mobilization, community development and the empowerment of women within the party. Her commitment to the ideals of justice, solidarity and humanity remains unquestionable.
Yet today, the very family she loved and sacrificed for continues to suffer in silence.
Over the past two years, we have cooperated fully with all investigative processes. We wish to commend the efforts of the Ghana Police Service especially the Director of the Criminal Investigations Department, COP Lydia Yaakor for their help thus far.
Unfortunately, despite repeated assurances, the family remains deeply frustrated by the slow pace of investigations and the lack of meaningful progress communicated to us.
The prolonged silence, uncertainty and absence of answers have only compounded our pain and despair.
We are equally saddened by what appears to be a lack of sustained concern and support from sections of the Tema West Constituency leadership of the NDC.
At a moment when the family expected continuous solidarity and visible advocacy, we have often felt abandoned in our darkest hour.
We believe that the disappearance of a constituency executive, a woman leader and a committed party activist should never be treated with indifference or silence.
Most heart-breaking of all is the emotional toll this ordeal has had on her daughter and the immediate family.
Her daughter continues to live in fear, confusion, and trauma, constantly asking questions for which none of us have answers.
A child should never have to grow up under such painful uncertainty about the fate of her mother.
Today, as we mark this sorrowful anniversary, we refuse to give up hope. We call on the Ghana Police Service, national security agencies, civil society organisations, the media, religious bodies and all well-meaning Ghanaians to renew their commitment toward finding Madam Paulina Lamisi Akanbodiipo or uncovering the truth surrounding her disappearance.
We particularly make a passionate appeal to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama to personally intervene and help ensure that renewed attention is given to this matter.
We believe that under your leadership, the institutions of state can be encouraged to intensify efforts toward bringing closure to this painful chapter.
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.
We ask: Where is Paulina Lamisi Akanbodiipo?
Until answers are found, our pain remains unresolved, our hearts remain broken, and our search continues.
We thank all individuals, friends, sympathisers and members of the public who have stood with the family throughout this difficult journey. Your prayers, encouragement and support continue to keep hope alive.
May justice prevail. May truth triumph. May Paulina be found.
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