Democracy Hub Demo Arrest: Peace Council “Working” To Find Redress

The National Peace Council has reacted to the arrest and subsequent remand of some demonstrators by court.

In a statement on Wednesday, September 25, the Council said it was collaborating with relevant stakeholders to resolve it.

“The National Peace Council is aware of the ongoing political situations in the country including alleged arrests of demonstrators on the streets of Accra and wants to assure the public that @PeacecouncilGH is working with relevant stakeholders to find redress to the situation.”

The Council has over the years been criticized as irrelevant and ineffective; however, it emphasized its dedication to the peace and well-being of Ghanaians.

“We take the opportunity to assure all Ghanaians and the people of Ghana, that our commitment to safeguarding peace, justice, and the wellbeing of every Ghanaian remains unwavering.”

Forty-two protesters who joined the demonstration against illegal mining which started on September 21 and ended on September 23 were arrested by the police on the second day.

According to a statement by the police, the demonstrators unlawfully assembled at the 37 Intersection and attacked Police officers performing their lawful duties.

It said they entered a Police vehicle, removed the ignition key and threw it away, pushing down Police crash barriers, “obstructing traffic, causing unlawful damage, and disturbing the peace among others”.

So far 39 of them have been remanded into prison and police custody in Accra after they were arraigned on September 24. The court remanded 28 of them into Police custody and the remaining 11 into Prison custody.

While 30 of the accused persons are to reappear before the court on October 8, 2024, nine others are to appear before the court on October 11, 2024.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini