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Captain Smart Arrested for Inciting an Uprising in Ghana

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    February 3, 2022
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On the 2nd of December, the host of Onua TV/FM morning show in Accra, Blessed Godsbrain Smart popularly known as “Captain Smart” was arrested.

The popular broadcaster was arrested for calling for an uprising in Ghana on his show.

A statement from the Ghana Police Service said Captain Smart was arrested for making “some unsavory pronouncements that hinge on peace and security”.

A separate statement from the National Media Commission (NMC) said Captain Smart called for “insurrection against the state of Ghana and its institutions” in a recent broadcast.

Captain Smart had called out some traditional leaders on his show for being silent on the hardships the Akufo-Addo government has inflicted on Ghanaians.

He said: “Otumfuo and Okyenhene, I’m not by this message trying to disrespect you in any way, and never will I ever do that. But with all due respect, I’m disappointed in you for being silent. Otumfuo, Nana Addo listens whenever you talk; unless you tell me he doesn’t heed to your good counsel, but I won’t be surprised If he refuses to listen to you because [Akufo-Addo] doesn’t respect anyone including you.”

“Togbe Afede are you happy? Asogli State are you happy with the way the people of Volta Region are being treated? Go to Keta and have a look at the place yourself. Awomefia are you happy? All the chiefs in Ghana are you pleased with the current happenings in the country? Even your royalties they don’t pay. Krobea Asante Kotokohene please your silence is long overdue, we want to hear from you.”

Captain Smart further noted that he will choose an uprising over a coup in this country.

“Where we have gotten to, we require an uprising with a positive defiance,” he stated.

https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/12/02/captain-smart-arrested-for-inciting-an-uprising-in-ghana/

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Captain Smart detained by National Security after Court Grants him Bail

Onua TV’s Morning Show host, Blessed Godsbrain Smart popularly known as Captain Smart, has been detained at the National Security Office along with another staff, Eric Dadzie Copperfield, popularly called DJ GH Boy.

This comes after the two were granted bail after they pleaded not guilty to respective counts of charges of extortion and abetment to extort at the Accra Circuit court Wednesday, February 2.

Following their bail grant at around 10:00 am, the two were then taken to the National Security Office where they stayed for a few hours briefing the Coordinator of what had transpired at the Court after which their sureties for bail and the homes were once again verified by the National Security.

This process delayed until the court closed; hence they were not able to process all the conditions for bail.

The delay meant the two had to spend the night in police cells.

They were however whisked away to the National Security and then later to the Ministries Police Station where they were kept for an hour.

However, later that evening, the National Security officers returned to pick them up and took them back to the Office of National Security.

According to reports, the officers had stated that they were directed to do so by orders from above.

It is not clear the interest of National Security in Captain Smart.

Details
  • Date of Occurrence
    2022-02-03
  • Perpetrator
    Ghana Police Service
  • Source
    https://www.myjoyonline.com/captain-smart-detained-by-national-security-after-court-grants-him-bail/
Region
  • Ghana
Rights & Freedom Violated
  • Press Freedom
Gender of Victim(s)
  • Male
Mode of Attacks
  • Forced Disappearances, Unlawful Arrests and Detention
  • Trials, Prosecution and Persecutions
  • Violation of Court Orders
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