Speaking at his maiden durbar with the military in Accra, the president said the matured handling of the dead of the late Major has enhanced GAF’s reputation.
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Akufo-Addo commends military for professionalism
Speaking at his maiden durbar with the military in Accra, the president said the matured handling of the dead of the late Major has enhanced GAF’s reputation.
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I must, perforce, commend you highly on your professionalism and discipline that shone through during the recent traumatic event of the murder of Major Mahama, and the national revulsion and outcry that it ignited. It was a trying time for the whole country, and the matured handling of the situation has certainly enhanced your reputation,” he said.
He added: “You have won the respect of your fellow citizens, and positioned yourselves as an institution whose standards are worthy of emulation by the larger society. You continue to earn the gratitude of a nation for whose defence you are prepared to lay down your lives.”
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Major Mahama was lynched by a mob in Denkyira Obuasi after he was mistaken for a thief by the residents.
He died as a Captain in the army but was posthumously promoted to the rank of a Major by president Akufo-Addo.
He died leaving behind two kids and a pregnant wife.
Last week, the family of the slain soldier visited Denkyira Obuasi in the Central region, after the gruesome murder of the soldier.
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The mother of the deceased, father, brother and some family members from Tumu as well as family members of the widow were in the town to see where the Army officer was killed a month ago.
A total of 58 suspects arrested in connection with the murder have since made an appearance at the Accra Central District Court.
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