The shooting incident at Sege in the Greater Accra Region, which resulted in the death of one person, has prompted Parliament to summon the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, to provide a briefing on the matter. The incident arose from a dispute between residents of Ada and the salt mining firm Electrochem Ghana, which led to a shooting incident at Toflokpo, causing injuries to several others.
In response to a statement by the Member of Parliament for the area condemning the incident, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, announced that the Interior Minister must appear before the house in the first week of December to update Parliament on the matter. He stated that the briefing should cover how the violence came to be perpetrated and who shot into the crowd, whether it was the police, the security, or the private company.
“After that briefing, if the Committee of Defence and Interior needs to investigate further, we will provide the appropriate direction,” he added.
The incident has raised concerns over the use of force and the role of security agencies in resolving disputes between communities and private companies. The government has been urged to take swift action to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.
Parliament has a crucial role to play in ensuring that the government is held accountable for its actions and that justice is served for the victims of this tragic incident. The Interior Minister's briefing will provide an opportunity for Parliament to gain a better understanding of the circumstances surrounding the shooting and to take appropriate action to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
As we await the outcome of the briefing and any subsequent investigations, we must remain committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. The safety and security of our communities must remain a top priority for all stakeholders involved.
By Monica Bellew |Mydailyreports24
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