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Injunction on first Islamic prayer for Ejura victims angers Kaaka’s family

Kaaka was a #FixTheCountry activist who was killed last year

Authorities have secured an injunction from a District Court against the intended special prayer that will be held on Thursday, for victims who lost their lives in the Ejura disturbance between the Police and some irate youth.

An application on notice by the Police on June 28, which was aimed at restraining the organizers from carrying out their planned event, was granted by the court presided over by His Worship Dennis Eyram Fumey.

“Upon reading the affidavit or DSP Emmanuel Kyei Sarpong of the Ghana Police Service, Ejura, the applicant herein, deposed to and filed on the 28th of June, 2022 in support of these Motion Ex-Parte for an order for interlocutory injunction,” the certified document handed to the Joint Committee of Victims of the Ejura incidents read.

It is exactly a year after two people were killed by security forces when angry youth launched a protest to demand justice for social media activist, Ibrahim Mohammed also known as Kaaka.

A meeting was held between the committee and members of the Municipal Security Council and traditional rulers ahead of the event. The Municipal Chief Executive, the Municipal Coordinating Director, the NADMO Coordinator for the District, the Nifahene, the Police Divisional Commander, the Ejura Police Station Crime Officer, Chairpersons of the NPP and NDC political parties, representatives of the Fire Service and the National Investigations Bureau were present at the meeting.

But a spokesperson for the Kaaka Family, Nafiu Mohammed, who doubles as a member of the committee says there is no established reason that necessitated the court placing an injunction on the event.

“Indeed I have been served [with the court order]. We are doing this as family members. I don’t even understand whether they fear the Kaaka, Mutala, or Abdul Nasir. When you organize a programme then they appear to intimidate you. What intelligence or legality are you standing on to halt this process?” he explained.

“Now we are in talks with our lawyers and family and that will inform their next line of action”, he added.

Source: www.dailymailgh.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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