The Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has voiced strong opposition to calls for amnesty for individuals involved in the recent Democracy Hub demonstration.
The protest, which occurred at Accra’s 37 Roundabout, descended into chaos as participants blocked roads, dismantled police barriers, obstructed traffic, and vandalized property. Currently, 54 protesters have been arrested, with nine in prison custody and the rest held by police.
The Circuit Court’s decision has been met with criticism from various groups, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the leading opposition party.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on Monday, September 30, 2024, Aboagye expressed his confusion over the continuous demands for the release of the detained demonstrators.
He argued that these calls effectively endorse the actions of those who disrupted public order and access to essential services, including a tertiary hospital.
He also raised concerns about the influence of such actions on younger generations, referencing an incident involving a protester named Oliver, who reportedly entered a police vehicle and fled with its keys.
“Those who are condemning the police and demanding that the court release the demonstrators should know that the courts are only doing their work. Maybe, they should equally demand the release of rapists, armed robbers, and other criminals as well.
“Why should people’s lives stop because some 50 people are protesting? Didn’t you see Oliver sheepishly enter a police vehicle, take the key and run… what was a whole grown-up like him intending to teach the younger generations with this act?” he quizzed.