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Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) has added its voice to calls for justice for the late Lillian Dedjoe and Yesutor Elizabeth Akpalu, whose husband and boyfriend respectively assaulted them and led them to their deaths.
In a statement signed by CEO Joseph Kobla Wemakor, he said that domestic violence, which has become a pandemic, must be condemned and the perpetrators prosecuted to deter others.
“HRRG is aware that legal procedures are being carried out, so we ask our police forces, the police and the judiciary to process and judge cases fully and fairly, without any prejudice, to guarantee, the most important thing in the words of Chief Justice Howard that “justice is not only done, but it is manifestly and undoubtedly done.”
Mr. Wemakor’s comment follows news of abuse that resulted in the loss of the lives of Ms. Dedjoe and Yesutor.
Lillian Dedjoe, prior to learning of her untimely death, had reportedly suffered a series of abuse in her relationship by her husband, Prince Charles Dedjoe.
His health deteriorated and on March 6 he fell into a coma. Lillian Dedjoe was later rushed to Lister Hospital for treatment, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Additionally, Yesutor Elizabeth Akpalu, who was a 300-level student at Evangelical Presbyterian University College, was rushed to Ho Teaching Hospital by her friends on Sunday around 4 p.m. after complaining of severe chest pains.
Unfortunately, he died in the early hours of Monday, March 8, said Prince Dogbatse of the Volta Region Police.
According to her friend, the deceased exchanged messages with her about being physically assaulted by her boyfriend Philip Ceasar.
Kobla Wemakor, who is saddened by the disappearance of the two women, urged victims of domestic violence to speak up or flee from abusive relationships.
Furthermore, it encouraged Ghanaians not to shy away or appear indifferent when acts of domestic violence are perpetrated against other people.
He also warned that citizens can choose to hide their identity when making such reports.
“Let’s all be the proverbial ‘good neighbor’ in the biblical story of the Good Samaritan. Speak up and save a precious life. We also urge the family and society to support victims and survivors of gender / domestic violence to regain their freedom, sense of worth, economic independence, among others.
“It will be fatal to humiliate, disassociate, mock, or prejudge people who have been fortunate enough to escape abusive relationships and domestic violence. If we want to progress as a society, we must be careful not to rationalize gender / domestic violence in any way, “he added.
The executive director of HRRG in his statement called on the government to help provide adequate shelters, employ more attorneys and adequately support the Legal Aid Commission to provide effective legal support to victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Mr. Wemakor also expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the two women.
“Following this devastating event, HRRG wishes to express its condolences to the grieving family and loved ones of both the late Ms. Dedjoe and Ms. Akpalu.”
