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President Mahama not involved in directing arrests, spokesperson clarifies
via GhanaWeb1 min read
Deputy presidential spokesperson Shamima Muslim has refuted claims that President John Dramani Mahama personally orders the arrest of individuals, including TikTok users. Speaking on Starr FM, Muslim emphasized that the President is primarily focused on governance and national development. She stated that Ghana’s security and law enforcement agencies operate independently within established legal frameworks. Muslim stressed that linking every arrest to the President is misplaced and undermines public confidence in state institutions. She added that President Mahama is currently concentrating on implementing government policies, addressing economic challenges, and advancing the administration’s development agenda, while the government remains committed to upholding the rule of law.
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