President Nana Akufo-Addo has debunked claims that the arrest and detention of some 53 Democracy Hub protesters is politically motivated and an attempt to stifle dissent in Ghana.
Speaking in an interview with France 24 on Friday, October 4, President Akufo-Addo declared his support for peaceful demonstrations as part of democratic expressions.
His comments come on the back of the arrest of some 53 Democracy Hub protesters who took to the streets to demand a halt to illegal minning commonly known as galamsey.
“I am not responsible for jailing people in Ghana, The courts in Ghana are independent institutions and they have been so through the Fourth Republic. People misconduct themselves and are brought before the court it is for the court, it is for the court to deal with them, it has nothing to do with the executive, and their behaviour is what landed them in trouble with the Police and the court.
“How can a president whose political career was aided by leading protests have problems with protests, I don’t have problems with protests and nothing is done in Ghana to prevent people from airing their views” he noted.
