In 2019, a report by GhanaWeb showed that as many as 20 cases of mob justice had been recorded. Musician WyllbeeThe tragic passing of the budding artiste from a mob lynching has sparked public outcry. Likewise, mob justice is a criminal offence per Ghana's laws and its pursuant to Act 29 of the Criminal Code of 1960. Whoever attempts to commit murder shall be guilty of first-degree felony. All the above-mentioned laws protect individuals or suspected criminals from being subjected to mob justice.

Source: GhanaWeb July 17, 2024 14:01 UTC