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Former President John Dramani Mahama called on President Akufo-Addo to order an immediate de-escalation of the current situation in Ejura in the Ashanti region.
The statesman’s request comes after the death of two residents and four others injured in a clash between the army and angry protesters on Tuesday, June 29.
“I add my voice to calls for calm following the death of two people by gunshots and numerous injuries in Ejura today, following the murder of young activist Ibrahim ‘Kaaka’ Mohammed. I just saw a video of live ammunition on a crowd by people in military uniform, after the burial of the murdered young activist.
Angry youths from Ejura have taken to the streets to demand justice and responsibility for the murder of a social activist, who was attacked by two unknown assailants outside his residence over the weekend.
The protest, however, turned into a clash when the military fired warning shots and subsequently started shooting at the crowd. As a result, lives were lost with four injured.
Following tensions within the locality, former President Mahama called for calm while demanding in-depth investigations into the death of Kaaka and the two other victims; Abdul Nasir Yussif, 25, and Muntala Mohammed, 26.
“There must be a very thorough investigation both into the murder of the young activist and into the rules of engagement in matters of security, which resulted in the shooting deaths of the other two,” the website communicated. ‘former president.
Mr. Mahama further expressed his compassion towards the bereaved families and the township.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the Ejura community,” he concluded.
On the other hand, the Ashanti regional police command said it had opened investigations into the deaths of the three people and the injuries sustained by four others.
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