IMANI Africa CEO speaks out against beating of student by Mahama's bodyguards
Franklin Cudjo, CEO of IMANI Africa, has strongly condemned the alleged abuse of a student leader at the Christian Service University College by bodyguards of former President John Dramani Mahama. The student, Nana Boakye, was reportedly physically assaulted for expressing his opinions during a lecture by Mahama.
Cudjo denounced the incident as “political violence” and called for punitive measures against the perpetrators. “Please, political violence of all kinds must not be tolerated,” he emphasized. He also urged for a zero-tolerance approach to such incidents, stressing that “the perpetrators of this heinous beating must be found and punished.”
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with the youth wing of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) labeling it “barbaric and uncivilized.” The NPP youth wing has demanded an unqualified apology from Mahama and his assistance in arresting the perpetrators.
Cudjo’s condemnation adds to the growing chorus of voices speaking out against political intolerance and violence in Ghana. His call for accountability and punitive measures reflects the growing concern among civil society leaders about the escalating trend of political violence in the country.
The incident has raised questions about the safety of students and the limits of free speech in Ghana’s political landscape. As the debate rages on, Cudjo’s statement highlights the need for leaders to promote tolerance and respect for opposing views, especially in academic settings.
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