Press release on the Ashaiman mayhem

PRESS RELEASE THE DEATH OF MOSES KASSIM

THE Leadership of the STUDENT WORLD ASSEMBLY (SWA) and the young people of the UNITED FOR CHILDREN Youth Movement, unequivocally and without fear or favor condemn all immature actions and in-actions on the part of the POLICE and all persons and/or groups that led to the death of Moses Kassim, aged 11, who was killed by a bullet during a seven (7) hour stand-off between enraged drivers (joined by radical elements) and the Police on Tuesday 3rd June, 2008 in Ashaiman.

UNITED FOR CHILDREN worldwide and all the young people of SWA in solidarity with the family of the deceased, promise to support all individuals and/or organizations who serve the interest of children in the country to immediately compel the necessary authorities to conduct in-depth investigations into the issue in pursuance of justice and tranquility.

We also bring to light the inaccuracies in the reportage of the Daily Graphic on their Wednesday June 4th (Page 3) and Thursday June 5th, 2008 (Page 1) editions on the Ashaiman mayhem, concerning young Moses’ mission at the spot of the incident. We ask for an immediate clarification to that effect.

We believe that all children have the right to be safe from harm, and that all citizens of this country (especially the Police) have a responsibility to keep children safe from harm. May the soul of Moses rest in perfect peace! Amen!!

SGD

Gideon Marcel Mensah-Commey President, SWA, University of Ghana Chapter/ International Chair, Membership & Outreach (gideoncommey@yahoo.co.uk) +233 244 95 18 28