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NDC Demo: Ghana Police commence investigation into Kumasi incident
The Ghana Police Service has expressed to the general public for their cooperation during the just-ended demonstration organized by the NDC yesterday, September 17, 2024, in all 16 regional capitals of the country.
The demonstration ended peacefully in all locations with the exception of an isolated incident at Kumasi in the Ashanti region.
According to the Police in a statement, in Kumasl, contrary to the arrangements agreed between the Police and the organizers, the demonstrators attempted to push their way into the premises of the Electoral Commission and pelted the Police with stones.
The Pollce managed to bring the situation under control and calm was restored. However, one Police officer was injured during the incident and he is receiving medical attention.
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has reached out to him via a telephone call and wished him well.
The Police have since commenced investigation into the incident.
“We wish to thank all stakeholders includling the organizers, the demonstrators,the Electoral
Commission, the media and the commuting public for their cooperation throughout the exercise,” the statement added.
“The Inspector-General of Police and the entire leadership of the Police Service would like to express their profound gratitude to all Police officers across the country for their continuous
patriotic dedication and commitment to security, law and order in our beloved country,” the statement concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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We’ve not stopped Democracy Hub’s demo; we only disagree with choice of location – Police
The Ghana Police Service says it has not stopped Democracy Hub’s demonstration slated for Saturday, September 21, 2024.
According to them, they only disagree with the organisers on the choice of location.
In a statement, they stated that “The Ghana Police Service on 9th July 2024, received notice from the Democracy Hub of a planned protest by way of picketing from September 21 to 23, at the Revolution Square in front of the Jubilee House.”
They noted that In line with the provisions of the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491), the Police conducted an assessment of the proposed location for the picketing.
Following the assessment, the Police concluded that holding the protests at the Revolution Square could affect public order, endanger public defence, public safety and public health.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Planned Demo: Police assures Democracy Hub Group
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that sufficient measures have been put in place to maintain law and order as well as ensure peace and
security for the upcoming planned demonstration by the Democracy Hub Group.
The Democracy Hub Group demo is slated for September 21 to 23, 2024.
In a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service, they noted that further details on the security measures for the planned demonstration will be out today, Thursday, September 19, 2024.
The protest is intended to draw attention to key national issues such as socio-economic injustice, unemployment, rising poverty, state capture, nepotism, corruption, and the need for judicial independence.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
