The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has expressed worry over what it says is the wrongful arrest and detention of certainly one of its contributors, Mr. Isaac Sakyi, a Medical Laboratory Scientist at St. Elizabeth Catholic Hospital in Hwidiem within the Asutifi South District.

The incident befell all through a joint military-police operation within the early hours of Wednesday, twelfth November 2025, and has brought on requires an instantaneous and unconditional unencumber.

According to a remark issued on Wednesday, Mr. Sakyi, who had simply completed his night time shift, was once creating a telephone name on the front of the clinic premises when he was once unexpectedly accosted via army staff.

Eyewitnesses allege that Mr. Sakyi was once assaulted sooner than being taken away via the warriors with none rationalization. His colleagues and MELPWU representatives who adopted up with the Hwidiem Police Station had been knowledgeable that he were transferred to Tepa beneath unclear instances.

In reaction to the incident, MELPWU has condemned the movements of the safety staff concerned, describing them as an abuse of energy and a contravention of Mr. Sakyi’s rights.

The union additional mentioned that the arrest and detention had been an immediate affront to the respect of all law-abiding pros who serve their communities with willpower and integrity.

“We demand his immediate and unconditional release, as no justification exists for his unlawful arrest and detention,” the union mentioned in a remark. “MELPWU views this action as a blatant disregard for the rule of law and a serious violation of the rights of an innocent citizen.”

While acknowledging the significance of the continued joint safety operations aimed toward curtailing unlawful mining actions (galamsey) within the Ashanti, Ahafo, and Volta Regions, MELPWU insisted that legislation enforcement should function inside the confines of the legislation and recognize the rights of blameless voters.

The union warned that such arbitrary arrests and intimidation may erode public believe in safety companies and doubtlessly undermine the authentic nationwide safety efforts being undertaken.

“MELPWU calls on the Acting Minister for Defence, the Minister for the Interior, and the Inspector-General of Police to urgently intervene to secure the release of Mr. Sakyi,” the remark endured.

“We also demand that those responsible for his assault and unlawful detention be held accountable for their actions.”

In addition, MELPWU instructed each the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service to undertake a extra skilled, intelligence-driven enterprise development of their operations. The union stressed out the significance of making sure that blameless voters, particularly the ones without a involvement in unlawful actions, don’t seem to be unjustly punished or focused.

“Should our member not be released within the shortest possible time, MELPWU will be left with no choice but to advise itself on the next line of action in defence of our members’ rights and safety,” the union warned.

MELPWU reiterated its dedication to the guideline of legislation, justice, and civility in nationwide safety operations, and known as on all stakeholders to make certain that blameless pros, corresponding to Mr. Sakyi, don’t seem to be made sufferers of systemic overreach.

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