Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has unequivocally acknowledged his intention to signify Gifty Oware, the previous Deputy Govt Director of the Nationwide Service Authority, ought to the Nationwide Intelligence Bureau (NIB) fail to stick to the constitutional mandate requiring her launch or arraignment inside 48 hours of her arrest.
Kpebu’s assertion follows the arrest of Mrs. Oware on Friday, March 7, in connection along with her alleged involvement within the Ghost Names scandal.
Mrs. Oware had lately returned to Ghana amidst rumours of her impending arrest at Kotoka Worldwide Airport.
Talking on Key Factors on TV3 on Saturday, March 8, Kpebu emphasised the significance of upholding constitutional rights and due course of. He acknowledged,
If the NIB breaches the 48-hour rule, I shall be blissful to signify Gifty Oware. As residents, all of us should leap in as a result of we don’t know what might occur tomorrow.
He additional elaborated,
The truth that I would like her to face justice doesn’t imply we should always preserve her past 48 hours. No, let’s not do this. It’s not price it. She voluntarily returned to the nation. If she supposed to abscond, she wouldn’t have come again. So as soon as she is right here, let’s comply with due course of.
Kpebu referenced a 2020 directive by the Supreme Court docket, which outlined particular tips for legislation enforcement businesses in dealing with such issues. He suggested,
You go and see the registrar. Tomorrow, there shall be a decide for you. You don’t even want to attend till the 48 hours are nearly up.
The lawyer additionally cited precedents the place Ghanaian courts have convened on weekends and public holidays to deal with pressing instances, together with these involving members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
You keep in mind even lately, the NDC instances—a few of them had been heard on public holidays. I, sitting right here, have been to courtroom on Saturdays on a number of events, together with public holidays
Kpebu’s remarks clarify the need of adhering to authorized protocols and safeguarding particular person rights, even in high-profile instances.
