The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has strongly condemned the remand of democracy hub protesters into prison and police custody.
This comes after the police has arrested and charged 48 protesters for unlawful assembly, destroying property, In a press statement released on September 26, CDD-Ghana said the police "employed unlawful tactics in the recent arrest and detention of the protesters." "CDD-Ghana is particularly concerned about the Ghana Police Service's repeated use of excessive and illegal control tactics, especially when dealing with young protesters.
These actions undermine both the letter and the spirit of Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana," the statement said.
The organization further criticised the police for "the prolonged detention of protesters beyond 48 hours without being brought before a competent court violates Article 14(3) of the 1992 Constitution." Also, CDD-Ghana has called for an "immediate observance of fair and due process for all detainees and strict adherence to the rule of law." Read full statement below