Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has stressed the importance of holding individuals accountable for breaking the law, asserting that anyone who does so must face the appropriate penalties.

While he acknowledged the right to protest, Kufuor warned that such actions must not descend into disorder.

He made these comments during an interview on Angel FM on Wednesday, October 10, 2024, as reported by 3news.com.

“If you attack a police officer or take away their car key, you must face the law or be punished. We can’t let them go scot-free", he stated.

His remarks come in the wake of a recent three-day protest organized by Democracy Hub to highlight the negative effects of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, in the country.

During the protest, one of Democracy Hub’s leaders, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, removed the ignition keys from a police towing vehicle, explaining that his actions were aimed at preventing the truck from injuring protesters.

Since his arrest, he has been denied bail three times, with the courts citing legal reasons for the refusal.