Audio By Carbonatix
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged that protesters who allegedly broke the law during the recent Democracy Hub demonstration in Accra be held accountable.
While he acknowledged the citizens' right to protest, he condemned the violent actions, including property damage and attacks on police officers, calling for justice to be served.
The demonstration, which resulted in significant property destruction and road blockages, has attracted widespread attention.
Kufuor, speaking in an interview with Angel FM, stressed that while protests are a democratic right, they must remain peaceful, and those who engage in unlawful activities should face consequences.
He particularly emphasised the need to hold those responsible for attacking law enforcement officers accountable.
The former President underscored that the rule of law must prevail to maintain public order and protect both the rights of protesters and the safety of police personnel.
He concluded by urging swift action from the authorities to ensure that justice is served, thereby upholding both the democratic right to protest and respect for the law.
“If you attack a police officer or take away their car key, you must face the law or be punished. We can’t let them go scot-free,” he insisted.
Latest Stories
-
Civil Service Council commends the Finance Ministry for economic recovery and reform efforts
9 minutes -
Health Minister’s directive aims at systemic reform, not just punishment — CDD Fellow
9 minutes -
High interest rates and currency depreciation drive Bank of Ghana financial strain- CERPA report
12 minutes -
Chinese giant Huayou seeks control of Ewoyaa lithium project in $210 million Atlantic Lithium deal
17 minutes -
We do not have a no-bed problem, we have an ineffictive triage problem
22 minutes -
CERPA links BoG losses to debt impairments, Gold-for-Oil programme
27 minutes -
MTN shareholders to receive quarterly dividends under new board proposal
30 minutes -
Herbert Mensah leads 25th commemoration of May 9 Disaster in Kumasi
44 minutes -
‘We are expecting to pick our ticket to Poland in Uganda’ – Black Princesses boss Charles Sampson
50 minutes -
We do not have a no-bed problem. We have an ineffective triage problem
1 hour -
Police restore calm after violent cutlass clash at Akyem Oda New Station
1 hour -
Bono Region to host maiden Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit on May 22
1 hour -
Millions still suffering despite available asthma medicines – WHO envoy
1 hour -
Ghana to face Nigeria in a friendly ahead of Commonwealth Games
2 hours -
Today’s Front pages: Thursday, May 7, 2026
2 hours