- GAF warns against calls for violence
- This warning follows a video circulating online
- The GAF stresses their commitment to maintaining order and protecting civilians
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a stern caution against any calls for violence directed at soldiers, emphasizing the grave implications such actions hold for the nation’s security and stability.
This warning comes in response to a widely circulated video featuring Ernest Frimpong, an NPP parliamentary candidate from the Amenfi East constituency in the Western Region, allegedly urging individuals involved in small-scale mining to resist arrest by military personnel.
While Frimpong denies endorsing illegal mining or encouraging resistance against soldiers, asserting that his remarks were taken out of context from a lengthy interaction with artisanal small-scale miners, the GAF has expressed concern over the dissemination of videos inciting violence against security forces on social media platforms.
Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quashie, the Director General of Public Relations at the Ghana Armed Forces, emphasized in a statement issued on Monday, June 10, 2024, the unlawful nature of such calls and their potential to destabilize the nation.
The GAF reiterated its commitment to maintaining security and protecting civilians while upholding professionalism, discipline, and human rights standards.
The statement emphasized that any instances of soldier misconduct should be reported to the appropriate authorities for disciplinary measures.
Additionally, it underscored the right of soldiers to self-defense in the face of imminent threats or violence, highlighting the importance of using proportionate force to ensure safety while cautioning against confrontations that could lead to dire consequences.
