Daniel Asiedu, the lead suspect in the 2016 murder of Abuakwa North MP JB Danquah-Adu, has revealed the origins of his widely known nickname, "Sexy Don Don."

Mr Asiedu explained that the name was not one he chose for himself, but was instead given to him by the current Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Akuffo Dampare, who was the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander at the time of his arrest.

During his testimony on November 12, 2024, at the Accra High Court, Asiedu clarified that his real nickname was "Gucci Young Star."

He further claimed that he was coerced into confessing to the crime by police officers.

He alleges that he was tortured and forced to sign a statement admitting to the murder, even though he maintains his innocence.

Mr Asiedu reiterated his earlier statement that he was not present at the crime scene on the night of the murder. Instead, he says he was in Agbogbloshie, where he had been with a prostitute.

Following a confrontation with a pimp, Mr Asiedu went to the police to file a complaint, only to be dissuaded by a man named Adotey, who he later learned was a police informant.

"My lady, it was at dawn when I went to the police regional headquarters to lodge a complaint against some people who had come to where I had gone to patronize the services of a prostitute. So, when I was about reporting the matter to the police, the one I went with asked me to wait for him at the counter back whilst he went up to see the commander of the station. So, while standing in front of the counter, the gentleman I went with came back with the police officer. I did not make my complaint at the time, but they told me the commander wanted to see me," he stated.

He described the events leading to his detention at the police station, where he was taken after being told to wait while the officer he came with went to speak with the station commander.

"When the then-commander Dampare called for me when I got there, he gave me a seat. He asked about my health, and I answered him. Then he asked again why I was here, then I told him that someone had broken into our room and I was here to report the matter to the police. Then he told me that he wanted to ask me a question… Then he showed me a picture on his phone and asked whether I knew the person; I answered no, I do not know him. Then he asked DS Sarpong to take me to their washroom, then I asked what the matter was," the suspect said.

Once he met with Dr. Dampare, Mr Asiedu explained that the commander questioned him about his health and the purpose of his visit.

After stating he was there to report a break-in, Mr Asiedu claimed Dampare showed him a picture and asked if he recognized the person in it.

When Asiedu said he did not, he was then escorted to a washroom by Detective Sergeant Sarpong, where he was allegedly assaulted.

Asiedu, also known as "Sexy Don Don," is facing charges of murder and robbery for the gruesome death of JB Danquah-Adu on February 8, 2016.

Despite his initial confession, in which he implicated politicians in the murder, Asiedu maintains that his admission was obtained under duress.