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The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has swiftly come to the defense of unruly demonstrators arrested during the Democracy Hub\u2019s three-day protest against illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) in Ghana.<\/p>\n
The party has vehemently condemned the arrest and remand of 39 protesters, demanding their immediate release.<\/p>\n
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Background of Protest<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Democracy Hub organized the demonstration from September 21 to 23, 2024, to raise awareness about the devastating impact of galamsey on Ghana\u2019s environment.<\/p>\n
However, the peaceful protest with political undertone took a tumultuous turn when police arrested and allegedly brutalized several protesters.<\/p>\n
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NDC\u2019s Stance<\/strong><\/p>\nSammy Gyamfi, NDC\u2019s National Communications Officer, released a statement accusing the Ghana Police Service of using excessive force and manhandling innocent civilians.<\/p>\n
Sammy Gyamfi criticized the Accra Circuit Court\u2019s decision to remand the protesters on misdemeanor charges, emphasizing that the right to protest is a fundamental human right.<\/p>\n
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Allegations of Police Brutality<\/strong><\/p>\nEyewitnesses reported that police arrested bystanders, including a man returning from church and a woman taking pictures near the protest site.<\/p>\n
Sammy Gyamfi stated that families and lawyers mostly inclined to NDC of the protesters have been denied access to their relatives and clients, with some being denied basic necessities like food and water.<\/p>\n
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NDC\u2019s Demand<\/strong><\/p>\nThe NDC is calling for the immediate release of the protesters and demanding that the Attorney-General discontinue their prosecution.<\/p>\n
Sammy Gyamfi emphasized that those responsible for environmental degradation and pollution should be held accountable, rather than citizens exercising their right to protest.<\/p>\n
The NDC\u2019s condemnation comes as the Akufo-Addo government faces mounting criticism for its handling of the galamsey issue.<\/p>\n
President Akufo-Addo had previously promised to prioritize the fight against illegal mining, but the NDC argues that the government\u2019s actions have been inadequate.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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