The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has reacted to acts of violence perpetrated by security agencies.
A statement issued by the GBA says it has observed with great disquiet the violence unleashed by security operatives in the Techiman South Constituency during the 2020 elections, the use of firearms in the Ablekuma Central Constituency by a National Security operative and an unidentified soldier resulting in death and physical injuries in the course of the 2020 elections.
It also reacted to the recent Ejura shooting incident and the recent Citi Fm’s Caleb Kodah’s encounter with the National Security.
The statement said: “In the instances stated above, the conduct of the personnel of the Security Agencies was cruel and unacceptable. Security Agencies must be professional in the discharge of their duties. Under no circumstances should they have subjected people to such brutalities.
Their actions culminated in the loss of lives and also caused injuries to others and we hereby condemn unreservedly these unfortunate events.
The GBA has by its statements issued in the past, condemned persons who attack people regardless of the cause, and [the Bar hereby restates its condemnation issued on 29th June 2018, 21st July 2018, 27th October 2018, and 4th February 2019 respectively.
We have taken note of the various statements issued by the relevant Security Agencies and the investigations that are in progress. We trust the investigations will be thorough, swift, and fair and those found culpable will be duly punished.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com