The National Youth Wing of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the prompt prosecution of those arrested during recent protests.
In a press release dated September 26, 2024, they alleged that some Democracy Hub protesters were detained by the Ghana Police Service for engaging in vandalism, property destruction, unlawful assembly, and assaulting public officers.
The NPP Youth Wing stated that the protesters were committing criminal offenses while pretending to demonstrate. “We firmly believe that individuals who take the law into their own hands and commit such criminal acts must be held accountable and face the full rigours of the law in our courts,” said Mr. Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organizer.
The party also called on law-abiding citizens to support the police in prosecuting those responsible, stressing the importance of maintaining the rule of law. “It is crucial that we collectively uphold the rule of law and condemn such unruly behaviour, as it threatens the very foundation of our democracy,” the statement read.
Additionally, the NPP Youth Wing warned that if the offenders are not prosecuted, it could lead to more severe incidents in the future. “The non-prosecution of these miscreants who caused ample public discomfort will serve as a motivation for more serious acts to come,” they cautioned, urging both the police and the public to ensure justice is done.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Mary Asantewaa Buabeng
