{"id":1151,"date":"2024-11-25T00:47:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T00:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africanewsradio.com\/?p=1151"},"modified":"2024-11-25T00:48:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T00:48:22","slug":"new-force-claims-victory-in-ecowas-court-case-ordering-ghana-to-compensate-shalimar-abbiusi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africanewsradio.com\/index.php\/new-force-claims-victory-in-ecowas-court-case-ordering-ghana-to-compensate-shalimar-abbiusi\/","title":{"rendered":"New Force Claims Victory in ECOWAS Court Case Ordering Ghana to Compensate Shalimar Abbiusi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The New Force political movement has hailed the ECOWAS Court\u2019s ruling in favour of their spokesperson, Shalimar Abbiusi. The court affirmed that the Republic of Ghana violated her fundamental rights in a controversial deportation case.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court\u2019s decision follows what it described as a series of unlawful actions, including Ms Abbiusi\u2019s wrongful arrest, her rearrest by the Ghana Immigration Service, and subsequent deportation to Belgium. These actions were deemed violations of Article 6 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights, which guarantees liberty and security of the person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to declaring these actions unlawful, the ECOWAS Court ordered the Ghanaian government to compensate Ms Abbiusi for the infringement of her rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a press release issued on November 22, 2024, The New Force celebrated the court\u2019s decision as a major step forward in promoting justice and democratic accountability in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe New Force is pleased to announce a significant victory following the recent ruling by the ECOWAS Court, which confirmed that the Republic of Ghana violated the rights of our spokesperson, Shalimar Abbiusi. This ruling underscores our commitment to justice and accountability in a democratic society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe New Force is dedicated to ensuring that laws are upheld fairly across all African nations, advocating for the rights of individuals regardless of their background. We urge the Ghanaian government to respect human rights and uphold the rule of law, as guaranteed by our Constitution. The actions against Ms Abbiusi exemplify a broader issue of political persecution that threatens the foundations of democracy in Ghana,\u201d portions of the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms Abbiusi, a Belgian citizen and spokesperson for The New Force, was initially arrested on allegations of obtaining a student permit under false pretences. Although the charges were later dropped, she was rearrested by immigration authorities, detained without justification, and deported in December 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her legal team argued that her treatment constituted political persecution aimed at silencing dissent rather than enforcing legitimate immigration rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ECOWAS Court\u2019s ruling vindicated this position, finding the actions of Ghanaian authorities to be in breach of fundamental human rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>By: Ekow Annan\/newsalertgh.com<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Force political movement has hailed the ECOWAS Court\u2019s ruling in favour of their spokesperson, Shalimar Abbiusi. 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