It's law enforcement that will put an end to vigilance – Atta Akyea

General News on Friday, April 12, 2019

Source: Myjoyonline.com

2019-04-12

The Minister of Public Works and Housing praised the draft law on vigilance and related offenses in Parliament, but added that it was law enforcement that would end the vigilantism, not just the laws themselves.

He called on security agencies to go beyond political prosecution and enforce laws, regardless of their involvement.

"Do not apply the law with favoritism. Anarchy should not be encouraged, "he told Daniel Dadzie, host of Joy FM's Super Morning Show on Friday.

The ten-article bill submitted to Parliament aims to "dissolve party supporters' groups and ban acts of vigilance in the country."

"Failure to comply with the requirements of the bill is punishable by a term of imprisonment of at least five years and not more than fifteen years," reads in the preamble to the bill. law Project.

The January 2019 by-election in Ayawaso, which was marked by violence, set in motion a series of executive actions aimed at ending political violence.

The Emile Short Commission to investigate the violence presented its report.

Likewise, the two main political parties, the NDC and the NPP, are currently participating in a conference chaired by the National Peace Council to voluntarily dissolve party loyalist groups following a similar process. President's directive.

The bill submitted to Parliament is perhaps the last attempt to completely bury political vigilance.

While welcoming the law, Mr. Atta Akyea baderted that Ghana would need a professional and fearless law enforcement service in its fight against crime.

He disagreed on the pretext that security agencies are failing to keep their promises, for lack of security. This excuse, he said, serves only to relinquish responsibility.

"Whether you are safe or not, do not suspend your professionalism. Even politicians do not have security of tenure, "he said.

He added that men must affirm their values ​​in leadership and resign in the event of an offense.

He added that, to the extent that professionals stay in office, they must not complain but must give the best of their professionalism in all situations.