According to the group, the protestors were arrested and assaulted at the Regional Police Headquarters in Accra.

This was contained in a statement issued by Benjamin Akuffo Darko.

“21st September, more than fifty police officers encircled and aggressively apprehended demonstrators who had congregated to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed right to protest.

“These citizens were then forcibly transported to the Regional Police Headquarters in Accra, where they faced further assaults and were detained without just cause,” portions of the release read.

But for the benevolence of some volunteer lawyers, the protesters would have been detained for more than 10 hours at the police station.

Considering the actions and activities of the police, the group said a case was filed at the Human Rights court on March 21.

“The Applicants contend that the treatment they were subjected to not only violates their fundamental rights of assembly and expression but also undermines the principles of justice and accountability in governance,” it added.

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The Commissioner of CHRAJ, Joseph Whittal, said the Ministers of Defence, National Security, and the Interior had not made any statements on the happenings of the protest.

According to him, that lack of communication does not engender public trust and consensus.

Hundreds of demonstrators in the past week gathered in Accra for a three-day anti-governmental protest over the current economic hardship.

The protesters, who were demonstrating against the government’s economic policies and alleged corruption, were met with excessive force from the police on Thursday, September 21. Almost 50 protesters, including journalists, were also arrested.

The incident sparked outrage and some Ghanaians accused the police of using excessive force against unarmed civilians.

Mr Whittal n an interview on Citi FM said the police misconducted themselves.

He described as unfortunate how these Ministers have turned a dear ear and blind eye to what the police did to the protestors.

“For the Minister for the Interior, Minister of Defence, and Minister of National Security, we have not heard from them in respect of what has gone on. It is a bit unfortunate,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the Accra Regional Police Commander, COP Sayibu Gariba, has been summoned by the Police Management Board (POMAB) to answer questions on the brutalization of protesters of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration by the police.

A full investigation will also be conducted into the incident.

The Police Service has apologized to the public for the inconvenience caused during the three-day protests.

The #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration was organized by a group called Democracy Hub. The group is demanding that the government address the country’s economic problems and investigate allegations of corruption.

The demonstration was held from Thursday, September 21, 2023, to Saturday, September 23. The protesters gathered at the 37 Lorry Station and attempted to march to the Jubilee House, the seat of government.

However, the police stopped the protesters from reaching the Jubilee House.

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