A Former National Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has added his voice to the call to a public trial of Capt. Maxwell Adam Mahama's killers.
To Peter Mac Manu, the wanton disregard for life is abominable and Capt. Mahama’s case must be used as an example.
“ I heard some people calling for a public trial of the alleged killers and I think I agree with them. Why would anyone want to take another person’s life in that manner. Some are very quick to judge and to instill discipline and rule of law, some of these measures would need to be employed,” he said on UTV’s ‘Mpu Ne Mpu’ on 'Adekye Nsroma'.
These comments come on the back of a horrific killing of a Commissioned Officer of the Ghana Armed Forces, Cpt. Maxwell Adam Mahama at Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region.
The reason for his lynching is still being investigated by the police, but widely circulated images and videos of the killings has ignited a national debate of extrajudicial murders.
A school of thought is of the view that a public hearing of the alleged killers will help correct the impression that perceived wrong doers of our society, like armed robbers, deserve instant justice and Peter Mac Manu sides with them.
Deputy Information Minister's call
A deputy Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah on Thursday called for the trial of the suspected murderers of Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama to be broadcast live on TV.
Speaking to Citi News, the Deputy Minister noted that, if the trial is televised “a message will be sent to everybody, not just this one, but of other crimes that are widely publicized. The message will be sent to everybody that these actions have consequences.”
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah, who is also the Member of Parliament for the Ofoase Ayeribi Constituency in the Eastern Region, said the move will seriously serve as a deterrent for others who indulge in what has become known as mob justice.
“This is my personal advocacy, that if possible, even this trial and possible conviction should be televised live on national television because this gruesome murder has literally been televised on social media, everybody has seen it. It will be important as part of the corrective measures to let everybody see the consequences of this act.”
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The police should also tackle land guards issue immediately to avoid similar thing.
You televise this, and if you don't get conviction you do what to the accused?
go and re-arrest delta force and live telecast their prosecution first. then you can come and say this
This man Oppong Nkrumah is very clever and wise like his pre successor Dr Kwame Nkrumah,he is Gods send,he has foresaw the benefit that would help our brothers who don't seem to understand anything except,insults,talk and write rubbish,you can see or hear their unnecessary argument on talk shows or tv debate,All these people making noise are the reason why the visionary OHENEBA NANA KOJO OPPONG NKRUMAH has advocate for televise trail,King Solomon Kojo Oppong SAID=It will be important as part of the corrective measures to let everybody see the consequences of this act.”
No !! Put on Public Trial and Live Telecast people who have stolen millions from the state. We Want matured people to lead the country not infantile minds.
My friend do not think we are ***barred word***. Ghanaians are now well knowledgeable to analyse national issues. we were in this country when your vigilanty groups brutalised toll boot workers, ejected a national security officer from his office, and stormed a court in kumasi to free thier members who where standing trial for crimes they had committed. But you did not see the need to call for their public prosecution. You rather supported them and this emboldened them and the citizens to continue to commit crimes with impunity. Chairman Wontumi,sammi awuku and nana obiri boahen et al supported these hooligans. The blood of captain mahama is on your head and that of your party memebers. you will surely pay for it for concealing justice.
SEE THIS 1DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT111C MAN TOO.IS YOUR MODA GOING TO PAY FOR THE LIVE TELECAST.YOU ARE A GROWN UP MAN SO USE YOUR BRAINS.SUCH A F0000OLISH SUGGESTION.YOU AND OPPONG NKRUMAH ARE PATHETIC F000000000000000000LS
ARE THESE WORDS AND IDEAS FROM ADULTS WHO ARE LEADING A COUNTRY LIKE NKRUMAH'S GHANA???? YOU WANT TO TELEVISE THIS??? THE SOLUTION AND DETERRENCE IS TO ASK YOUR NANA ADDO TO RECANT HIS ALL DIE BE DIE MANTRA AND CALL HIS SOUTH AFRICAN TRAINED GOONS TO ORDER.