The arrests occurred following a ruling by the Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday, 24th September, where the demonstrators were charged with conspiracy to commit a crime-specifically, unlawful assembly.
In a statement released on Thursday, 26th September, CDD-Ghana called the decision an "abuse of power", expressing concern over the manner in which the Ghana Police Service handled the situation.
The organisation highlighted that the protesters were exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly and criticised the police for using excessive force during the arrests. "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 noted.