Abu Trica: Alleged Assemblyman Lists Benevolent Deeds by Socialite, Video Sparks Debate
- A man who embarked on a solidarity walk to appeal for the release of Abu Trica sparked reactions online
- He detailed his association with the businessman and called on President John Mahama to take action
- Ghanaians who took to the comments section shared varied opinions on the man's Abu Trica protest
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A Ghanaian man has sparked reactions after he joined the solidarity walk to call for the halt of Abu Trica’s extradition to the United States.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the middle-aged man, who claims to be an Assembly Member for Akim Akroso, pleaded with President John Mahama to ensure the socialite is not extradited over fraud-related allegations.
Source: UGC
In a bid to buttress his point, he opened up on the benevolent contributions Abu Trica had made, particularly in the area of education.
“I take care of a lot of people, and it is due to the support from Abu Trica that I am able to do this. Every year, I donate over 3,000 books to Primary 1 students in Akroso. Even in Agona Swedru, there are three government schools, and Abu Trica sends me to give them money.”
The lone protestor posited that with such a benevolent individual, extraditing him to the United States would not be an ideal solution.
He then went on his knees to appeal to President Mahama to intervene and ensure that the popular Agona Swedru figure is released.
At the time of writing, the video had generated over 2,000 likes and more than 200 comments.
Watch the TikTok video below:
Details of Abu Trica’s arrest
Abu Trica was arrested in a joint operation between the FBI and Ghanaian security agencies and has been in police custody since December 11, 2025, facing charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and forfeiture specification.
On March 27, the Gbese High Court ruled on the case involving the embattled Ghanaian socialite and businessman, ordering that he be handed over to US authorities for extradition proceedings.
The court also granted him 15 days to file documents to contest the ruling, also dismissing an application filed by his lawyers and rejecting claims that his arrest was politically motivated or amounted to entrapment.
Source: Instagram
Reactions to plea for Abu Trica’s release
Ghanaians who took to the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions on the appeal made by the associate of Abu Trica.
Below are some comments YEN.com.gh has gathered from social media users:
user3321850070761 wrote:
“Please can you tell us the source of his money?”
LIFE OF KWAKU added:
“We are on our knees begging you, Mr. President, have mercy on him.”
MAJESTY added:
“I don’t know Abu Trica personally, but from how I see him, he is very calm, gentle, and respectful. He is down to earth. Even in difficult times, he is always smiling. May the Almighty help him. May he receive his freedom in Jesus’ name.”
Abu Trica’s baby mama pleads
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Queenie, the baby mama of Frederick Kumi, popularly called Abu Trica, had appealed to President Mahama to release her partner.
In a video on X, Queenie asked that her partner be forgiven if he had done any wrong and stated that he should be forgiven because their child needs a present father as they grow.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
