A group that believes in fairness and justice has waded into the unfortunate incident that caused the death of two persons who part of a number of protesters seeking justice for their murdered brother, Ibrahim Mohammed [Kaaka Macho].
Describing the late Kaaka Macho as as a ‘patriotic citizen’ of Ghana, the group condemned in no uncertain terms, the dastardly uncivilized act by the unknown hoodlums.
The group blamed the state security forces deployed at Ejura to and expressed disappointment over their unprofessional posturing which led to avoidable brutalities and the killing of some youth in Ejura who seek justice for Kaaka.
They indicated that inactions of government in such instances is pointing out to the heightened perception among citizens, of government promoting a culture of silence in the country.
With regards to the ensuing matters between organizers of #FixTheCountry and the Ghana Police Service, the group stated that the Law is being abused and in some cases applied capriciously and whimsically by the very people who suppose to apply the laws of Ghana equally to protect all citizens of the country.
They, therefore called on the government through the Minister of Interior to as a matter of urgency, launch a full-scale probe into the events leading to the murder of the Social Media activist, the two protesters who were shot dead and four injured at Ejura.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have been killed. We however wish to pledge our support and solidarity to the organizers of #fixthecountry#. It is high time all of us joined hands to protest against injustice, the systemic decay, discrimination and intolerance by state actors. We shall contribute our mite to rejuvenate and save our nation from obvious lawlessness and legal dictatorship.
The notice must be served that, the killing of Kaaka and shooting of some youth at Ejura cannot be swept under the carpet like many others. Justice must be pursued by any means possible.” The Group stated
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A CALL FOR JUSTICE ON THE MURDER OF IBRAHIM MOHAMMED(KAAKA), A NATIONALIST AND MEMBER OF #FIXTHECOUNTRY#
The Movement for Fairness and Justice has followed with dismay, the murder of Ibrahim Mohammed who has been actively playing his role as a patriotic citizen of Ghana. With heavy heart, we condemn in no uncertain terms, the dastardly uncivilized act by the unknown hoodlums.
We wish to call on the government through the minister of interior to as a matter of urgency, launch a full-scale probe into the events leading to his murder.
We wish to also express our disappointment over the unprofessional posturing of the state security forces, whose acts led to avoidable brutalities and the killing of some youth in Ejura who seek justice for Kaaka. For how long can the state continue to watch its citizens being killed?
The inactions of government in such instances is pointing out to the heightened perception among citizens, of government promoting a culture of silence in the country.
We have been following the ensuing matters between organizers of #fixthecountry# and the Ghana Police Service. In our view, the Law is being abused and in some cases applied capriciously and whimsically by the very people who suppose to apply the laws of Ghana equally to protect all citizens of this country.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have been killed. We however wish to pledge our support and solidarity to the organizers of #fixthecountry#. It is high time all of us joined hands to protest against injustice, the systemic decay, discrimination and intolerance by state actors. We shall contribute our mite to rejuvenate and save our nation from obvious lawlessness and legal dictatorship.
The notice must be served that, the killing of Kaaka and shooting of some youth at Ejura cannot be swept under the carpet like many others. Justice must be pursued by any means possible.
We are calling on Civil Society Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations, the media and the youth of this country to rise and speak out! We must come together to save our democracy.
