President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticised government's decision to abruptly cancel The Convention 2024 organised by the New Africa Foundation.
Describing the decision as reckless and akin to "brigandry", Mr. Cudjoe expressed concern over the abrupt cancellation, which reportedly left many attendees stranded as heavily armed security forces barred entry to the venue.
This criticism highlights the concerns raised by IMANI Africa regarding the handling of The Convention 2024 and the impact it had on participants.
"The President in his Constitution Day speech promised to uphold individual liberties and guarantee freedom of assembly and association.
"Less than five hours after his speech, his office strangely torpedoed a licensed public event a group of law-abiding citizens had put together, leaving thousands stranded as heavily armed security forces barred entry to the venue."
"The reason? The President's office had booked the same venue for an unspecified event. Chaotic, reckless, and brigandry!"
The Diaspora Affairs Directorate at the Office of the President has provided clarification on the abrupt cancellation of The Convention 2024, organized by the New Africa Foundation. Despite receiving approval in November 2023, the organizers were instructed to call off the event, causing confusion and disappointment among participants.
Dr. Nadia Adongo Fynn, Deputy Director of the Diaspora Affairs Directorate, explained that the decision to revoke the permission was prompted by the emergence of an "unforeseen" state event scheduled to take place at the Black Star Square venue.
This clarification sheds light on the circumstances surrounding the sudden cancellation of The Convention 2024. Stay tuned for any further updates or developments related to this matter.
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