The Women's Wing of the (NDC) has expressed its deep concerns about the 's handling of a pregnant demonstrator, identified as Vera, who was arrested during the Democracy Hub protest.
In a statement issued on September 25, 2024, the group condemned the police for what they called the "wrongful detention" of the expectant woman, citing broader failures in the justice system, particularly when it comes to protecting vulnerable groups like pregnant women.
The NDC's women's wing reported that Vera, along with other demonstrators, was deprived of basic necessities, including food and water, for 48 hours while in police custody.
They called this treatment both unacceptable and unconstitutional, stressing, "We emphatically condemn this inhumane treatment and regard it as a violation of fundamental human rights." Referring to Clause 2 of Article 15 in Ghana's 1992 Constitution, the group highlighted that the actions of the police contradicted the law, as it guarantees that "No person shall be subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment." The statement further criticized the for its lack of adherence to human rights protocols, particularly when dealing with vulnerable individuals.