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General News of Monday, February 11, 2019
Source: Myjoyonline.com
2019-02-11
Police SWAT team allegedly mistreating civilians in Baweleshie
The Academy of Muslim Professionals of Ghana praised the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the violence that occurred during the violence in the by-election. Ayawaso West Wuogon.
In a statement, the badociation condemned this episode, adding that "Ghana has gained international recognition over the years thanks to its democratic credentials, and we, as a country, must not engage in any activity that is susceptible to undermine this enviable recognition. "
"As a religious organization concerned with peace and development in the country, the GAMP believes that it should add its voice to the many voices of individuals and organizations of civil society to unequivocally condemn acts of violence inflicted on innocent citizens "group wrote.
GAMP said it hoped that "the commission will be impartial in the performance of its duties and will ensure that the outcome of the investigation will put an end to vigilance in the country".
The statement comes after unrest in Bawaleshie, a suburb of Accra on January 31, in the early hours of Ayawaso West Wuogon's by-election.
Gunmen reportedly stormed the NDC candidate 's opposition residence and reportedly fired a gun battle.
Some of the men wore National Security clothing and boarded police SWAT vehicles.
As a result, the NDC announced its withdrawal from the competition, citing intimidation by the government.
The ruling NPP, however, accused the NDC of charade, saying he was withdrawing because he knew he would lose anyway.
Meanwhile, the Minister of State for National Security continues to be pressured to quit after admitting to having ordered the so-called national security agents.
He told Joy News that he was not free to disclose details of the operation.
The commission led by Emile Short was sworn in by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia to investigate the unrest. The commission has a mandate of one month.
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