In a recent video shared by Joy News on Twitter, a dramatic scene unfolded during the arrest of Shalimar Abbiusi, spokesperson for the New Force, as her legal team, led by Human Rights lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu, attempted to prevent her detention by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).

The footage captures Shalimar being pushed into a GIS vehicle by officers, with Francis-Xavier vehemently trying to intervene.

Another person, believed to be part of the GIS team, not in uniform, held onto Francis, pulling him away from the car.

In response, Mr Sosu angrily turned, pushing back at the man and questioning the manner of their actions.

"is this how you do your work? is that how you do your work? you are saying that the person's permit….is that how you do your work?". he shouted, expressing concern about the handling of Shalimar's arrest.

The unidentified GIS member is seen asking Mr Sosu to "stop! stop! stop!", while another lawyer from Shalimar's legal team confronted the GIS personnel, questioning their conduct, by asking, "why are you abusing him?"

Shalimar's reported parents were also seen in the background crying and attempting to also prevent her arrest.

This is the second time during the course of this case that Sosu has been captured on camera "fighting tooth and nail" for his client after a court proceeding.

The previous episode occurred on December 11, 2023, at the Kaneshie District Court, following the granting of bail to Shalimar Abbiusi.

Mr Francis-Xavier Sosu clashed with a representative from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) over the terms of Shalimar's release.

Despite the court's decision to grant bail, the NIB official insisted on taking Shalimar back into custody immediately. Francis Xavier vehemently opposed this, arguing that once bail was granted, she was free to go home once the necessary formalities were guaranteed.

The disagreement led to a verbal exchange and a brief standoff on the court's stairs.

In a video posted on X by @metrotvgh on December 11, Sosu is seen having a brief verbal exchange with the NIB representative, who seemed visibly unhappy about Sosu's opposition, as they both descended a flight of stairs.

"…if you say that, we can follow you," Sosu is heard saying. The NIB rep in response said: "I brought her here." "But the court has released her," Sosu replied.

Amid the legal turmoil, it is reported that the Ghana Immigration Service has revoked Shalimar Abbiusi's residency permit, and she is set to be deported soon.

Before her recent arrest, the charges against her, related to allegedly obtaining a student residency permit by false declaration, were dropped earlier today upon the prosecution's request.

The court also further directed the release of Shalimar's seized iPhone 13 Pro, citing no incriminating evidence found.

The legal battles surrounding Shalimar Abbiusi have raised concerns about power abuse, perceived political persecution, and multiple human rights violations, according to a press release by the New Force on December 7.