Exoneration and promotion of Col. F. Agyeman by GAF is a notorious departure of the National Security preliminary investigation – UPDN

A group known as United Press for Development Network, UPDN has issued out a Press release to add its voice to demand answers from President Akufo-Addo on the recent raid by National Security Operatives at the premises of Citi Fm/TV.

Last week, the Ministry of National Security issued out a number of measures it intended to take by commissioning a committee to investigate on the circumstances that led to the arrest of two journalists of Citi Fm and the subsequent brutalities meted out to them as alleged by one of the victims, Mr Caleb Kudah.

Kindly read the full release by the group below

APPOINTMENT OF LT. COL. FRANK AGYEMAN AS COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 64 INFANTRY REGIMENT: WE DEMAND ANSWERS FROM PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO (COMMANDER IN-CHIEF OF THE GHANA ARMED FORCES)

Tuesday May 25, 2021

We have observed with consternation media reports, demonstrating appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Agyeman as Commanding Officer of the 64 Infantry Regiment.

Considering the refusal to deny the news reportage and loud silence of government, we are tempted to believe this unfortunate development and hereby call on the Presidency (President Akufo-Addo, the Commander-in-chief of the Ghana Armed Forces) to immediately show interest to discontinue the stillness on a matter that seeks to disrupt public confidence and embolden cruelty in our state security architecture.

The exoneration and promotion of Col. F. Agyeman by the Ghana Armed Forces is a notorious departure of the National Security preliminary investigation outcome of the Citi FM and TV journalists assault and raid.

This is an uttermost disrespect to the people of Ghana to say the least, and we condemn it, in no uncertain terms.

We call on the people’s representatives (Parliament) to file an urgent question or consider Parliamentary probe into the matter as Parliament resume duties today Tuesday 25th May, 2021.

The unconstitutional and lawless arrest, detention, assault and needless show of bravado at the premises of Citi FM/TV if goes scot-free will not only boost security operatives to misconduct themselves, but has the tendency sinking the gains and credentials of Ghana’s democracy and jeopardize our security.

We also urge the National Media Commission to expediate investigations into the case as petitioned by Management of Citi FM/TV.

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