The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, appealed to the Akufo-Addo government, the judiciary and the Ghana Police Service to release the remanded protesters of the Democracy Hub group during his speech at the Ghana Journalist Association Awards 2024.
According to him, remanding the protesters for two weeks was a wrong move as it connotes a negative implication for human rights protection.
Mr Dwumfour emphasized that the action by the Police sent a wrong message regarding Ghana’s commitment to protecting human rights and the freedom of speech.
“I want to commend the Ghana Police Service for exhibiting a high level of professionalism and restraint during the recent three-day protest against Galamsey by some individuals. We note some excesses and provocations that occurred during the demonstration, and the GJA condemns these excesses.” Mr. Dwumfour made these remarks during the 28th GJA Media Awards in Accra, on Saturday, September 28.
Reacting to this, the countenance of the President of the Republic of Ghana, President Nana Addo who was among the audience suddenly changed. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat indication that he didn’t like the statement from the GJA President.
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Source:Ghanacelebrities.com
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