A member of the New Patriotic Party communication team, Ellen Ama DaakuEllen Ama Daaku has publicly condemned the Democracy Hub protesters, labeling them as “a group of hooligans” for their decision to assemble and disrupt daily life.
Lauds the Ghana Police Service for their professionalism during the Democracy Hub protest.
‘’We had people who were beaten with horse whips during Mahama’s time.
The Ghana Police Service, in my estimation, did very well. We’ve had protests in this country
Drawing comparisons with past demonstrations in the country during her appearance on TV3 NewDay on September 26, 2024, she alleged that under forme President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, during the ‘Let My Vote Count’ protest, some demonstrators were beaten with horse whips.
She contrasted this with the recent Democracy Hub protest, emphasizing that no such violence was recorded and only arrests were effected . At least I remember the Let My Vote Count protest. I was part of that time. I still had a baby.
I joined them, but I left earlier and went home. By the end of the day, we saw people who were beaten, and it was under the presidency of John Dramani Mahama,” she stated.
She condemned the demonstrators for engaging in lawless behaviors, including blocking roads, pushing down police crash barriers, and obstructing traffic at the 37 Intersection.
“What they did was round them up and pick to the police station. They have been remanded by a court of competent jurisdiction.
So, what exactly is the problem now? I think we are just trying to escalate everything. when there is no issue to be escalated,” she added.
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, Democracy Hub began a three-day protest to draw attention to the impact of illegal mining activities and economic mismanagement in the country.
Subsequently several protesters were arrested by the police for allegedly committing unlawful acts.
Tensions between the police and Democracy Hub escalated on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, when the police secured an injunction from the Accra High Court to prevent the group from holding their 3-day protest at Revolution Square, located in front of the Jubilee House.
I consider the Democracy Hub protestors to be a group of hooligans who decided to inconvenience everybody with their assembly – Ellen Ama Daaku #TV3NewDay pic.twitter.com/BDDBx3wIA9
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) September 26, 2024
