Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Awutu Senya East, has been released after being detained for several hours at the Police CID Headquarters.
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Naa Koryoo was held at the Cantonments Police Station on Friday, June 7, following an invitation that angered her supporters. These supporters, upset by her detention, gathered at the station to demand her release.
Former President John Dramani Mahama criticized the detention, warning that it could heighten political tensions.
He stressed that justice is essential for peace and stability in any nation. Mahama called for Naa Koryoo’s release, highlighting the importance of fair treatment.
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Sammy Gyamfi, the NDC’s National Communications Officer, also condemned the arrest, accusing the police of acting under the influence of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Naa Koryoo’s assistant, Delali Sewarkpor, echoed these sentiments, describing the detention as political persecution orchestrated by NPP elements.
Following her release, jubilant NDC supporters celebrated outside the Cantonments Police Station around 12:10 pm on Saturday.
Sewarkpor confirmed to Citi News that Naa Koryoo was freed at approximately 11:30 am on Saturday after significant pressure from NDC leaders.
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