Political commentator and activist Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah has issued a bold challenge to the leadership of the Ghana Police Service, calling on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to either arrest a certain suspect within 48 hours or make public the evidence allegedly linking the individual to a serious offence.
Speaking during a live broadcast, Afrifa expressed deep frustration over what he described as “selective justice” and the slow pace of action in matters of national importance. Although he refrained from mentioning the suspect’s name, multiple sources suggest the case is tied to a politically sensitive investigation that has already sparked public debate.
Afrifa alleged that the police have previously claimed to hold substantial evidence against the suspect, yet no arrest has been made. He questioned whether political influence or behind-the-scenes interests were preventing law enforcement from acting.
“Ghanaians deserve full transparency. If the police truly have the evidence, they must act now. If they cannot, then they should release it for the public to see and judge,” Afrifa stated, warning that failure to do either would further weaken public confidence in the service.
The ultimatum has generated mixed reactions online. Supporters have praised Afrifa’s courage in speaking out, while critics argue he is attempting to pressure the police into bypassing established legal procedures. Some legal experts have also cautioned that publicly releasing evidence before a trial could compromise ongoing investigations and infringe on due process rights.
As of this report, the Ghana Police Service has not officially responded to the activist’s demands. It remains uncertain whether the IGP will address the matter publicly or continue with discreet investigations.
The incident has added fuel to ongoing discussions about the independence and efficiency of Ghana’s law enforcement agencies, especially in politically charged cases. With Afrifa’s 48-hour countdown now underway, public attention is firmly fixed on the police’s next move.
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From Opera News
