Shalimar Abbiusi, former spokesperson of the New Force Movement, has initiated legal action against the Republic of Ghana, seeking one million dollars in compensation for alleged human rights violations.
Represented by her legal team led by Francis Xavier Sosu, Abbiusi filed a petition at the international ECOWAS Court on January 23, 2024, outlining nine reliefs related to perceived injustices and human rights violations.
An order directed at the Republic of Ghana to pay compensatory damages of Ghana Cedis equivalent of one million United States dollars (USD 1.000.000.00 to the applicant who is a victim of human rights violations by the Republic of Ghana, Section of the writ filed on January 23, 2024 read.
The legal proceedings initiated by Shalimar Abbiusi underscore broader concerns regarding human rights protection and due process within Ghana’s legal and immigration systems.
Counsel of the New Force Spokesperson, Shalimar Abbiusi Explains
Counsel for former New Force Spokesperson Shalimar Abbiusi, Francis Xavier Sosu explains why his client sued Ghana at the International ECOWAS Court for the violation of his human rights.
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As the case unfolds, it prompts a closer examination of the balance between national security measures and the protection of individual rights, highlighting the importance of accountability and transparency in law enforcement practices.
Background to the story of the New Force Spokesperson, Shalimar Abbiusi
In December of the previous year, Abbiusi faced arrest and charges by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) for allegedly falsifying information to obtain a student permit, a violation under section 52 (1) i) of the Immigration Act 2000 {Act 573).
However, the charges against her were subsequently dropped, and she was deported from the country. Dissatisfied with the circumstances surrounding her arrest, deportation, and subsequent public criticism directed at the GIS for alleged human rights abuses, Abbiusi’s legal representative, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has taken legal action against the state, seeking compensation on behalf of his client.
