Police Assault On Demonstrators Unnecessary- NPP

The NPP has called on the Police administration to expressly look into the alleged brutalities meted out to demonstrators Wednesday and ensure that those officers who perpetrated the act are brought to book, in order to avert such occurrence in the future. 

In a statement, the General Secretary of the NPP, Kwabena Agyepong, said the use of whips, rubber bullets, water cannons and tear gas, which caused grievous body harm and discomfort to the protestors was uncalled for and extremely unfortunate. 

It says the events cast a doubt on Ghana's pride as a truly democratic nation and a beacon of hope in the sub-region. 

It adds that the Ghana Police Service must show fidelity to the state rather than the ruling government, and also, be professional in their conduct in order to protect life and property of all citizens, instead of the arbitrary application of its powers.

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