The family of the late social media activist Ibrahim Mohammed, also known as “Kaaka”, is threatening to sue the Justice Koomson Committee for linking his death to a family feud.
Addressing the press in Accra on Monday (4 October), a spokesman for the family, Abdul Nafiu Mohammed, said relatives feel betrayed and disappointed by the committee’s report.
“The family is also considering all its legal rights in connection with the report of the Ejura committee, including the possibility of legal action against the members of the Ejura committee and some of the witnesses who appeared before them,” he said.
“In this connection, we are also asking for the support of the public towards the welfare needs of Kaaka’s widow and five children who have been left behind, as well as to support our fight for justice,” Mohammed said.
“We will appreciate any help towards covering our legal fees … and I will urge the media to help us in this regard … And you know this battle is not an easy battle; it is a battle that we have to deal with, [including] the authorities, and I am sure all of you here want justice,” he said.
Ejura violence
Civil unrest erupted in Ejura when a social activist, Ibrahim Mohammed “Kaaka”, 45, was attacked by unknown people on 27 June.
He died on Monday (28 June) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, where he was receiving treatment.
Security personnel then fired into a crowd of angry young protesters in the town on 29 June after the funeral of “Kaaka”, killing Abdul Nasiw and Muntala Mohammed.
Because the report was made public, many people, including members of Kaaka’s family, have accused the committee of not doing a thorough job.
Recommendations
The ministerial committee which investigated the Ejura disturbances in June has recommended the transfer of the security chief for the area, Deputy Superintendent of Police Philip Kojo Hammond.
In their report, released on Monday 27 September, the three-member committee which investigated the unrest said: “The committee recommends the immediate transfer of the district police commander of Ejura, DSP Philip Kojo Hammond, first for his incompetence in handling the situation and for the fact that his relationship with the community seems to have been damaged beyond repair.”
It added: “We further recommend the structural expansion of the Ejura Police Station and an increase in personnel.”
Compensation
The committee also recommended “adequate compensation for the families of the two deceased persons, namely Abdul Nasir Yusif and Murtala Suraj Mohammed”.
“Adequate compensation must also be paid to other injured persons, namely Louis Ayikpa (20 years), Awal Misbau (16 years) and Nasif Nuhu (30 years),” the report said.
Fred Dzakpata
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