This Happened Yesterday. Police. Mob Justice. Okada driver. Man Rapped Young under 18 at Amasaman Accra Read.

What happened 11-july 2025 (Yesterday) in Amasaman, Accra, near the “Tic trees,” serves as a wicked and bad reminder of the dangers of mob justice and the critical importance of upholding the rule of law. As an eyewitness, I bore witness to a deeply disturbing event that saw an Okada driver subjected to brutal violence by a frenzied crowd based on unverified accusations.

Tears and blood marred the man’s face as the beatings continued. His motorbike was seized, and he was then forcibly taken to the young lady’s house. This was not justice; it was a horrifying display of unchecked rage and vigilantism.

To every man, and indeed every citizen, this incident is a grave warning:

• Accusations are NOT Convictions: In a just society, an accusation, no matter how serious, does not equate to guilt. Every individual has a right to due process and a fair hearing before the law.
• Mob Justice is ILLEGAL and DANGEROUS: Taking the law into your own hands is a crime in itself. It bypasses formal legal systems, often leads to severe injury or even death, and perpetuates a cycle of violence. It allows for no investigation, no defense, and no true justice.
• Protecting the Vulnerable Means Following the Law: If there is a suspicion of a crime, especially one involving a minor, the ONLY appropriate action is to immediately contact the Ghana Police Service. They are equipped and mandated to investigate, protect victims, and ensure that justice is served legally and ethically.
• Your Safety is Compromised: Engaging in or being caught up in mob violence puts your own life and freedom at risk. You can become a perpetrator of a crime, facing severe legal consequences.

What happened in Amasaman was a tragedy not just for the man who was brutalized, but for the community and for the very fabric of our society. We must resist the urge to act as judge, jury, and executioner. Our collective responsibility is to uphold the law, report suspected crimes to the proper authorities, and trust in due process. Anything less is a descent into dangerous anarchy.