By A large crowd of National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters has assembled at the Cantonments Police Station, demanding the prompt release of Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, the party’s parliamentary candidate for Awutu Senya East.
Okunor was apprehended by the police on Friday, an action that has incited considerable indignation among NDC members and sympathizers.
Adorned in the party’s vibrant colors and vocalizing slogans in solidarity with Okunor, the protesters voiced their discontent with what they deemed an unfair and politically driven arrest.
The demonstration ensued after former President John Dramani Mahama issued a stern rebuke against the police’s action to detain Okunor. Mahama contended that the order for her detention came directly from Inspector General of Police, George Dampare, under the directive of National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah.
Mahama asserted that this move was a clear endeavor to intimidate the NDC candidate as she campaigned against the incumbent Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hawa Koomson, in the forthcoming elections.
In his statement, Mahama underscored the likelihood of such actions exacerbating political tensions and undermining the nation’s peace and stability, especially in the lead-up to the pivotal 2024 elections. He pressed for Okunor’s immediate release, urging both the police and the government to uphold principles of justice and equity.
The police station was tightly secured, with a noticeable presence of law enforcement officers ensuring orderliness.
The NDC’s demand for Okunor’s release has garnered widespread support from diverse quarters, with many urging the police to demonstrate impartiality and uphold the fundamental principles of justice and democracy.
