Audio By Carbonatix
Dean of Academic Affairs, Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Dr Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has asked the media in Ghana to be circumspect in discussing EndSARS protests in Nigeria.
"Journalists should hold discussions in a manner that promote peace and unity in Nigeria, or at least simply reflect the actual situation on the ground," he said.
Dr. Antwi-Danso, who is also an International Affairs expert, told the Ghana News Agency in an interview that, considering the already “volatile nature” of the situation in Nigeria, reportage on events had to be done with a “strong sense of responsibility and duty” towards ensuring peace and understanding.
Amnesty International said at least 12 people were killed at Lekki, a city within Lagos State, on Tuesday, after security forces opened fire on protesters demonstrating against police brutalities, tagged- “END SARS”- in Nigeria.
The “END SARS” protest started two weeks ago after a video, which showed a man being beaten by police officers suspected to be from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, known as SARS, went viral in Nigeria.
He urged journalists to separate facts from myths and focus on promoting peace.
Dr. Antwi-Danso said sticking to facts while trying to find a peaceful solution to the demonstrations, was the best way not to unnecessarily escalate an already “difficult situation.”
He urged the Nigerian Government to find a way of engaging peacefully with the rioters and ensure that security forces protected life and property.
Dr. Antwi-Danso said in executing their duties of protecting life and property, security personnel must be highly aware of the need to absolutely respect the rights and freedoms of the citizenry.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana Sports Fund wants to produce athletes who build national wealth
7 minutes -
Ashanti NPP mobilises supporters for solidarity visit to Wontumi at Nsawam Prison
8 minutes -
Ghana Sports Fund targets sustainable financing to transform sports into a wealth-creating industry
11 minutes -
Ghana Sports Fund sets sights on making Ghana Africa’s next destination for major sporting events
14 minutes -
Parliament defers debate on the 2026 mid-year budget review to Tuesday
15 minutes -
In Pictures: Scenes from Parliament during 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review
19 minutes -
Two Tales, One Country: Review of the Mid-Year Budget
20 minutes -
NTC releases registration modalities for 2026 GTLE 2
24 minutes -
QNET endorses UNODC-INTERPOL Global Anti-Fraud Framework as QNET-EOCO partnership gains international recognition
25 minutes -
‘Extremely significant’ bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
26 minutes -
World Bank funding alone cannot end double-track by 2027 — IFEST
27 minutes -
Sampson Hayford
31 minutes -
Police caution against violence and disorder ahead of Homowo celebration
36 minutes -
Prudential Bank launches World Cup-themed employee step challenge
50 minutes -
Food delivery scams rise as CSA records 112 cases and GH¢296,000 in losses
56 minutes