The youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has petitioned parliament demanding a bipartisan investigation into the shooting incident at Ejura and other related matters.
Presenting the petition Deputy national youth organiser, Ruth Dela Seydem said after the probe, all those who are implicated in the matter must be dealt with.
The party is also calling for the immediate reform of the security agencies with emphasis on modern methods of security provision as well the de-emphasizing of the militarisation of security operations.
She said they want all state officials complicit in recent attacks and abuse of citizens which has led to the death of others, to be prosecuted.
They also want all families who lost their loved ones to be compensated.
They complained of an “unprecedented level of violence, impunity, and lawlessness that visited on citizens by both state and non-state actors at the behest of the current government leading to the death of several people including the recent murder of Ibrahim Mohammed aka Kaaka, and two other residents in Ejura”.
The Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu and the Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu recited the petition on behalf of the Speaker.
The Minority leader assured the demonstrators that parliament will not fail the people of Ghana in ensuring that rights are done to safeguard the peace and stability of the country and democracy.
He said parliament will probe the concerns raised and invite all persons implicated for questioning.
He commended the organizers for a peaceful demonstration.
On his part, the Majority leader said the right to demonstration is guaranteed by the Constitution hence the activity by the demonstrators was in order.
He said people must have the freedom to express themselves freely.
Ghana he added is not a perfect democracy and when there are infractions, it must be resolved and offenders dealt with.
The leader of the house noted the House will investigate the matter adding, this could lead to legislation or the strengthening of existing laws to prevent such incidents in the future.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com
