Public concern is intensifying in the Keta Municipality as the mysterious disappearance of 13-year-old Eric Korshie Adziakpor enters its second week with no clear breakthrough. The growing anxiety has triggered community demonstrations and mounting pressure on local authorities and security agencies to fast-track investigations.
The young boy, a resident of Dzelukope-Afugo, was last seen on April 27, 2025, after reportedly being sent on an errand by a man—now in police custody. Since then, his whereabouts remain unknown, sparking fear, frustration, and speculation across the Volta Region.
In response to the rising public outcry, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Wisdom Seade, led a high-powered delegation—including senior police, fire service, and National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) officials—to visit the family and pledge intensified efforts toward resolving the case.
Addressing the press during the visit, Mr. Seade acknowledged the anguish felt by the community and reassured residents of the Assembly’s commitment to uncover the truth. “This is an incident that shocks the conscience of every parent and citizen. We are doing everything possible to ensure Eric is found and that justice is served,” he said.
Two suspects—the man who last interacted with Eric and a local fetish priest he allegedly implicated—have been arrested and remain in custody. However, the police have yet to confirm key details, citing the ongoing nature of investigations.
Despite reassurances from authorities, many residents have taken to the streets in peaceful protest, demanding urgency and transparency. Demonstrators have called for an end to what they describe as “slow and silent investigations” and warned that public trust could further erode if action is not visibly accelerated.
Julius Atitsogbui, representing the family, appealed to the police to remain professional and sensitive. “We appreciate the support, but we need more than promises—we need results. Every day without Eric is agony,” he said.
Eric’s mother, Madam Fafali Adabla, emotionally thanked the authorities but pleaded for a resolution, saying, “All I want is to hold my son again. Please, don’t let this case go cold.”
As Keta reels from the emotional weight of the situation, the case has become a flashpoint for broader concerns about child safety and justice delivery in the municipality.
