Nana Akufo-Addo   President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to criticism surrounding the arrest and jailing of anti-galamsey activists, stating unequivocally that he is not responsible for their imprisonment. In an interview with France 24, Akufo-Addo emphasized the independence of Ghana’s judiciary, making it clear that the decision to jail the protesters was made by the courts, not by him. He explained that “I’m not responsible for j…

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Akufo-Addo Fires Back: I’m Not Responsible For Jailing People

President Akufo-Addo has said the Executive arm of government has no influence in the recent arrest and detention of some Democracy Hub protesters. President Akufo-Addo believes that the recent arrest and detention of the protesters rather stems from the behaviour during the protest and not because they are protesting. He explained that as a political leader who has embarked on several protests in the past, he has no problem with citizens protes…

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‘I have no problem with protests’– Akufo-Addo denies Executive involvement in arrest of Democracy Hub protesters

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In the latest development in the ongoing Galamsey crisis, a series of protests against illegal mining activities have resulted in the arrest of several demonstrators in Ghana. This comes amidst rising tensions over the government’s handling of the fight against illegal mining, known locally as “galamsey,” which continues to wreak havoc on the country’s environment […] The post I’m not responsible for jailing people in Ghana – Akufo-Addo appeared…

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I’m not responsible for jailing people in Ghana – Akufo-Addo

In the latest development in the ongoing Galamsey crisis, a series of protests against illegal mining activities have resulted in the arrest of several demonstrators in Ghana. This comes amidst rising tensions over the government’s handling of the fight against illegal mining, known locally as “galamsey,” which continues to wreak havoc on the country’s environment […] The post Democracy Hub protesters in custody: I’m not responsible for jailing …

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Democracy Hub protesters in custody: I'm not responsible for jailing people in Ghana - Akufo-Addo

He clarified the separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary, asserting that the courts operate independently of executive influence. “I am not responsible for jailing people in Ghana. The courts in Ghana are independent institutions. And they have been all through the period of the fourth republic.” He emphasised that legal actions against …

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‘I am not responsible for jailing protesters’ - Akufo-Addo - Live Ghana TV

President Akufo-Addo has defended the recent arrest and detention of 53 Democracy Hub protesters, who embarked on a three-day demonstration against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The protesters have been remanded for two weeks in prison and police custody and are scheduled to reappear in court on October 8. In an interview with France 24, the President distanced the Executive arm of government from the arrests, clarifying that the p…

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President Akufo-Addo - "I’m Not Responsible For Jailing Protesters; Their Conduct Led To Arrests In Democracy Hub Incident"

President Nana Akufo-Addo has finally commented on the arrest and ongoing prosecution of some activists of the anti-Galamsey group, DemocracyHub. The group staged a three-day #StopGalamasey demonstration in Accra to pressure government to address the havoc resulting from the activities of illegal miners in the country. During an interview on France 24, President Akufo-Addo explained […]

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