Renowned Ghanaian artist, Ibrahim Mahama, is calling for justice following what he describes as an assault by officers of the police unit popularly known as “Black Maria.”
Mr. Mahama has strongly denied police claims that they were attacked by a mob, insisting that the allegations are untrue.
According to him, the incident has taken a serious toll on his health and disrupted his professional schedule. He revealed that he has been forced to cancel several international trips as a result.
The artist was scheduled to travel to the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and the Royal Academy of Arts in London to deliver lectures, before continuing to Helsinki, Milan, and Venice.
However, he indicated that the incident has made it impossible for him to honor these commitments.
Speaking at a press conference in Tamale on Monday, March 23, Mr. Mahama said he is considering legal action, stressing that the move goes beyond his personal experience.
“Certainly, we are considering legal action. It’s very important. It’s a no-brainer. We have to do it,” he stated.
He explained that his decision is driven by a broader concern for public safety.
“It’s not for me, but it’s actually for everyone else because if this could happen to me, as well-known as I am, then what about the people on the street?”
Mr. Mahama further disclosed that the injuries sustained have affected both his health and work.
“Currently, it has put my entire life on hold,” he added.
He also raised concerns about what he described as a pattern of abuse by the police unit, warning that such incidents could discourage young people from actively contributing to national development.
Source:Fiilafmonline/Walkiyatu Issahaku
