Bawumia raises concerns over remand of Techiman-based nurse
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed concern over the reported arrest and remand of a Techiman-based nurse and mother of three, Salomey Bafoh Awiti. Dr Bawumia in a facbook post said, Awiti was picked up in the middle of the night by national intelligence officers and subsequently […]
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed worry over the arrest and remand of a Techiman-based nurse, Salomey Bafoh Awiti, for two weeks. The nurse, who is a mother of three, was taken by national intelligence officers in the middle of the night over allegations of aiding the publication of false news.
Dr Bawumia described the development as "very worrying" and stated that it is inconsistent with the kind of Ghana citizens desire to build. He criticized the potential misuse of intelligence agencies to pursue citizens for comments directed at political leaders, vowing that if given the chance, his administration would prevent such actions.
Dr Bawumia called for the release of Awiti and others similarly charged, urging the government to respect the right to free speech and maintain decorum in the political space.
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