Officials of the Russian Embassy in Ghana have denied having any affiliation with any suspected pro-Wagner mercenary activities in the country.
Three Ghanaians, who are reportedly leaders of a group connected to Wagner group in Russia, were arrested in Diabene in the Western Region of Ghana.
The suspects, identified as Michael Asiedu, 23, Ernest Asiedu, 26, and Evans, 25, are said to have been arrested after they organized some young people to stage a demonstration to announce their presence in the community.
Meanwhile, a statement released by the Russian Embassy on Twitter (X) on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, indicated that it has no connection with such unauthorized activities.
“It must be emphasized that the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Ghana, as well as the other government agencies, have no connections to the above mentioned unauthorized gathering,” part of the statement read.
It added the Embassy had since August received information of a planned activity, and informed the Ghana police about it.
“Moreover, upon receipt in August of information about a public action being plotted, the Embassy immediately appealed to Ghana Police and warned about the possible organization of the rally with the use of the national symbols of the Russian Federation.
“It should be noted that the Embassy was not involved neither in spreading of Russian flags, shirts, placards, etc. among the protestors nor in establishing any contacts with the possible sponsors of this unrest, including those ones from abroad.”
The Russian Embassy expressed confidence in Ghana’s law enforcement agencies, and urged the police and the court to ensure the perpetrators are arrested and made to face the law.
“The Embassy is confident that the Ghanaian law enforcement bodies will take the necessary measures to identify all those involved in this incident, and the court will take appropriate decisions to bring them to justice,” statement added.
See statement below
