Calls Grow for Ghana to Strengthen Sovereignty and Protect Citizens — Legal Practitioner Urges

A Ghanaian constitutional law practitioner, Raymond Bidemah, is calling for stronger measures to protect the rights of citizens and reinforce the country’s sovereignty in the face of rising international legal and security concerns.

In an interview granted to Kessben Maakye this morning concerning a notorious Abu Triker fraud issue, Mr. Bidemah stressed that the law must remain neutral and free from emotional influence, emphasizing that every state has a fundamental duty to protect its citizens at all times.

He underscored the importance of fair trial principles, noting that every individual, regardless of the allegations against them, must be granted due process under the law.

Touching on extradition matters, the legal expert cautioned against what he described as the increasing ease with which countries like Ghana and Nigeria extradite their citizens to more powerful nations.

According to him, such actions risk undermining national sovereignty and could expose citizens to unfair legal treatment abroad.

“It is not always appropriate to extradite citizens to foreign jurisdictions without fully considering their rights and the implications,” he noted, urging authorities to act more cautiously in such cases.

Mr. Bidemah also referenced a recent controversial case involving a Russian national who reportedly posted sex videos of some Ghanaian women that gained widespread attention online. He argued that if other countries are allowed to handle their citizens’ legal issues domestically, Ghana should adopt a similar approach in dealing with its own.

He further called on the government to demonstrate to the international community that Ghana remains a sovereign nation capable of handling its internal affairs without undue external influence.

Beyond legal matters, the practitioner advised Ghanaian youth to take advantage of government initiatives such as digital and economic empowerment programmes. He specifically encouraged young people to utilize opportunities under initiatives like the Adwumawura programme while steering clear of cyber-related crimes.

“The youth must position themselves to benefit from the opportunities being rolled out into the economy, rather than engage in activities that could bring them into conflict with the law,” he advised.

Mr. Bidemah concluded by urging national stakeholders to prioritize domestic solutions to local challenges and avoid becoming entangled in foreign issues that may not serve the country’s best interests.

His remarks add to the growing public discourse on governance, justice, and Ghana’s role within the global legal framework.