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Mrs. Ellen Adjeiwaa Adams (USAG WOCOM Elect) |
WEDNESDAY,22ND FEBRUARY 2017.
URGENT RELEASE.; TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES.
I was taken aback when I saw footages of sexual assault and mob action against an alleged female thief in the Ashanti region.
It was clearly humiliating, inhumane and disheartening. I condemn strongly such violent acts and urge the police to ensure the perpetrators face the full rigours of the law.
This is a test case for the Ghana police and other key institutions since such issues have occurred in times past and the perpetrators are left unpunished.
I urge all relevant institutions that have a role to play in delivering justice to this vile act to eschew the usual lackluster approach and give top priority to this case.
Mob justices in the country is becoming a normal phenomenon used against alleged criminals and this must cease. It is dangerous and if not stopped will continue to soil Ghana's image across the world.
We are governed by laws and is clear that much education must be given in this regard.
The condemnation of the incident by the gender minister is appropriate and I am of the strong conviction that she will fight this case to the end to ensure justice is served to the perpetrators.
I will support her in all aspect that seeks to bring justice to the issue even if it needs further probe.
I must put on record that I am not in support of any thievery act the suspect may have indulged in, but I believe in the respect for human rights at all times and in a democracy ,laws must be allowed to take it course and our moral values must be greatly considered.
Never Again
Say no to violence
Respect the Ghanaian woman
Thank you
Signed..
Ellen Adjeiwaa Adams
University Students Association of Ghana Women's Commissioner Elect.
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