There was no disrespect during ‘Yɛgye Yɛ Sika’ – NPP Youth Organiser replies Shamima Muslim

The NPP Youth Organiser, Fusaini Abanga, has dismissed allegations that demonstrators during the party's "Yɛgye Yɛ Sika" protest disrespected officials at the Presidency while presenting their petition. Refuting Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim's claims, Mr Abanga affirmed that the protesters did not obstruct her from speaking or intentionally disrespect her.

Speaking on Adom FM's Dwaso Nsem, Abanga stated he was present throughout the interaction and closely monitored her comments. He questioned her assertion, asking what she meant by saying they disrespected her and why she focused on side activities instead of the main issue. Abanga, who led the demonstration and organized the participants, said he was standing beside Ms Muslim and attentively listened as she addressed the protesters.

He apologized if his behavior was perceived as disrespectful, clarifying that he distanced himself from any comments or actions by other participants he might not have witnessed. Abanga emphasized that the NPP supporters were law-abiding citizens who followed security arrangements and instructions during the protest. As a security expert, he was particularly mindful of his conduct during public demonstrations.

He assured that he complied with all security measures and instructions, making it impossible for him to disrespect a representative of the President who received their petition. This response comes after Ms Muslim's accusations on Accra-nasedciti FM, where she stated that protesters initially showed disrespect during engagements with officials at the Presidency.

She explained that although they were received respectfully and given a chance to present their petition, they resorted to chanting and singing when she tried to respond. Ms Muslim clarified her intention was to acknowledge the receipt of the petition and assure the demonstrators that it would be forwarded to the Chief of Staff's Office for onward submission to the President.

The "Yɛgye Yɛ Sika" protest, organized by NPP supporters, aimed to express concerns over the government's handling of the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa.