Politics of Thursday, 11 June 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comGov't intimidating citizens who speak out - James AgalgaJames AgalgaJames Agalga, the Builsa North MP has stated that the Akufo-Addo administration is intimidating citizens who speak out, and this violates their right to free speech. Addressing the press in Parliament on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, James Agalga, who is the Minority Spokesperson on Defence and Interior, condemned the tactics used by National Security officials in handling the pastor. James Agalaga accused the security agencies of selectivity in the arrest of the Apostle, and the subsequent invitation of Bernard Mornah and the Rtd. He claimed that the president’s human rights credentials have diminished due to the constant harassment of his political opponents and intimidation by his appointed security operatives. James Agalga, however, emphasized that officials in opposition parties will not be intimidated over any harassment by the Akufo-Addo administration.
Source: GhanaWeb June 11, 2020 06:24 UTC