Military Reaction to Soldier Murder Is Undemocratic - CDS-Africa.
According to the Center for Democracy and Socio-Economic Development (CDS-Africa), the response by some military personnel in the form of attacks on residents of Tafia and the entire Ashaiman community is undemocratic.
According to the Center, the use of force against innocent civilians is a violation of their fundamental human rights and should be condemned. Edna Asante (Ms), Assistant Programs Officer for CDS-Africa, stated in a press release that the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces must call its men to order and ensure those responsible for the attacks on civilians are brought to justice as soon as possible.
On Saturday, March 4th, 2023, Imoro Sheriff, a soldier from Sunyani's 3rd Battalion Infantry, was brutally stabbed by unknown assailants in Tafia, an Ashaiman suburb.
"The murder of the young soldier is crude, inhumane, and animalistic, and CDS Africa mourns with the family who has had to deal more directly with this gruesome murder of their son, the soldier. It was "painful," it said.
The Center also stated that it is critical to recognize the importance of upholding the rule of law and due process, particularly in a democratic country like Ghana, and that violence should not be used as a substitute for anything in a democracy.
"The violence perpetrated on the residents of Ashaiman has far-reaching consequences for our democracy and peace. For example, it may deteriorate relations with security agencies, cause unnecessary delays, and make the Police's investigative work even more difficult because residents may become withdrawn or refuse to cooperate with investigators in order to identify and arrest the actual criminals who murdered Imoro Sheriff in cold blood."
The Center urges everyone to exercise restraint and follow the law because the rule of law is the path to democracy, and the military must follow the law.
"The Ministry of Defense must ensure that Ghana's Armed Forces reflect Ghana's democratic values," it stated.
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