A political movement, New Force has called on the government to reconsider what it describes as the misuse of power for political interest.
Counsel for New Force spokesperson, Shallie Abbiusi, Francis Xavier Sosu has confirmed repatriation of his client, describing the process as shameful and a travesty of her rights.
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) yesterday revoked the stay permit of Shalimar Abbiusi and repatriated last night.
Shalimar, who was rearrested a few minutes after the Kaneshie District Court had discharged her upon withdrawal of the charges sheet, was repatriated via Brussels Airline at 10pm on Tuesday night.
In a statement by the New Force, they indicated that they stand for the empowerment of people and therefore, “it deeply saddens us, hearing the unsettling circumstances and experiences she had.”
“Shallie’s impeccable conduct is a reminder to the international community about the importance of fully embracing human rights laws, democracy, justice, the presumption of innocence and the burden of proof even in difficult circumstances. An honourable life is not lived without friction.
“We apologize for the disregard of international human rights laws in our Republic of Ghana. In a gesture of accountability, we extend apologies to the Kingdom of Belgium, the EU committee and the international community at large,” the New Force stated.
It continued: “We hope that you do not retaliate in kind. We hope that Ghana reconsiders their reported misuse of power for political interests and realigns herself with a robust legal framework that preserves our global standing as a country of justice and peace.”
Attached is the full statement
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM
