Spokesperson for the New Force Movement, Shalimar Abbiusi has reacted to a recent ruling instructing Ghana to compensate her with a sum of ten thousand dollars which is equivalent to one hundred and fifty, nine and fifty and eight pesewas Ghana Cedis (GHS157,953.80) for violating her rights.

Shalimar Abbiusi took to the X platform to express heartfelt gratitude to God for stepping in and granting her victory in her case against Ghana.

I WON MY COURTCASE AGAINST THE STATE OF GHANA !!! ECOWAS Court rules that rearrest and detention on 19th December, 2023 and eventual deportation of Shalimar Abbiusi was unlawful violation to liberty.I am vindicated- I thank GOD— Shalimar (Shallie) Abbiusi (@Shallie_Abbiusi) November 22, 2024

She wrote "I won my court case against Ghana, I am vindicated- I thank GOD".

Ms. Abbiusi had lodged a complaint against Ghana, accusing it of infringing on her rights to liberty, fair trial, freedom of movement, equality before the law, and protection from discrimination as outlined in the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

Shalimar Abbiusi was initially detained on December 4, 2023, after being accused of falsifying documents to obtain a student residence permit at Ghana Christian University College.

Although she was granted bail by National Security, she was rearrested and deported on December 20, 2023, just a day after charges against her were dropped by prosecutors from the Ghana Immigration Service.

However, the ECOWAS Court has argued that her rights were violated, emphasizing that the actions taken against her were in breach of international human rights standards and protections.

Meanwhile, The New Force Movement has called on civil society organisations, human rights defenders, and the international community to join in condemning these violations and to support reforms that protect human rights in Ghana.

“We call on civil society organisations, human rights advocates, and the international community to join us in condemning these violations and supporting efforts for meaningful reform in Ghana. Together, we can foster a future where every individual’s rights are respected and protected. For further information or media inquiries, please contact our communications team at info@thenewforce.org,” it stated.

In a statement the New Force Movement reaffirmed its commitment to the fair application of laws across Africa and urged the Ghanaian government to respect human rights and the rule of law, as guaranteed by the nation’s Constitution.

“The New Force is dedicated to ensuring that laws are upheld fairly across all African nations, advocating for the rights of individuals regardless of their background. We urge the Ghanaian government to respect human rights and uphold the rule of law, as guaranteed by our Constitution. The actions against Ms. Abbiusi exemplify a broader issue of political persecution that threatens the foundations of democracy in Ghana. As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our mission to promote transparency and accountability within governmental institutions for the benefit of all.”

According to the statement, the legal representatives for Abbiusi, Francis-Xavier Sosu and Belinda Narkey Quaynor, have expressed their satisfaction with the ruling.

The statement added that lawyer Sosu particularly praised the court’s decision, which he believes upheld his client’s rights adding that he “feels vindicated that the ECOWAS Court has protected the rights of Shalimar.”

Justice has prevailed ❤️ we have written history !! pic.twitter.com/cjaLGSqTOW— Shalimar (Shallie) Abbiusi (@Shallie_Abbiusi) November 22, 2024