President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, in a scathing critique, has expressed strong disapproval of the government's sudden decision to cancel The Convention 2024, an event organized by the New Africa Foundation.

Characterizing the decision as irresponsible and comparable to "brigandry," Mr. Cudjoe voiced his apprehension about the sudden cancellation. Attendees reportedly found themselves stranded as heavily armed security forces prevented entry to the venue.

In a social media post, he asserted that the government’s action is in contrast with the President’s claim of upholding individual liberties and freedoms.

"The President in his Constitution Day speech promised to uphold individual liberties and guarantee freedom of assembly and association.

"Less than five hours after his speech, his office strangely torpedoed a licensed public event a group of law-abiding citizens had put together, leaving thousands stranded as heavily armed security forces barred entry to the venue."

"The reason? The President's office had booked the same venue for an unspecified event. Chaotic, reckless, and brigandry!"

The Diaspora Affairs Directorate at the Office of the President has issued clarification regarding the unexpected cancellation of The Convention 2024, organized by the New Africa Foundation. Despite securing approval in November 2023, organizers were directed to cancel the event, leading to confusion and disappointment among participants.

Dr Nadia Adongo Fynn, Deputy Director of the Diaspora Affairs Directorate, explained that the decision to revoke the permission was prompted by the emergence of an "unforeseen" state event scheduled to take place at the Black Star Square venue.

This clarification sheds light on the circumstances surrounding the sudden cancellation of The Convention 2024. Stay tuned for any further updates or developments related to this matter.

John Dramani Mahama alleges that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has remained silent on the fatalities and injuries suffered by conscientious Ghanaians during the aforementioned elections.

In his perspective, the President ought to reflect on his actions with a sense of remorse, as he believes Akufo-Addo has failed to express sympathy towards grieving families and individuals coping with various forms of deformities resulting from the aftermath of the 2020 elections.

“On a rather sad note, it is unconscionable that three years after these tragic events, our President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has not uttered even a word of sympathy to the bereaved families. The perpetrators of these murders continue to walk as free men and still hold on to positions of authority and power,” he said in a tweet on X.

Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in a speech after he was declared the winner of the 2020 elections, condemned various isolated incidents of post-electoral violence.

He said, “We condemn in no uncertain terms the isolated incidence of post-electoral violence in Odododiodo and Techiman that led to a few regrettable deaths. May their souls rest in peace”.