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Hit-and Run Minister Symptomatic of Bigger Problem in Ghanaian Society

Daniel Syme
Daniel Syme

On Thursday night the Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Daniel Syme knocked down two people whilst driving, then promptly fled the scene without stopping to enquire as to the condition of the two victims.

The two, one Robert Abuley and a woman were riding a motorbike when the accident occurred. Robert Abuley, 37, subsequently died upon admission to the Intensive Care Unit of the Bolgatanga Hospital.

Interestingly, the minister claimed he thought he had hit donkeys, an assertion which infuriated the family of the deceased. More worrying, the Minister is still walking around two days after the incident, with the Police taking no action, not even inviting him in to give his statement.

Now I am no expert in law, but a human being has died and at the very least the police must conduct an investigation to ascertain the facts of the matter as they are. And knocking people down and fleeing the scene must surely be breaking the law.

Anyhow, this whole incident illustrates the disturbing mindset of some individuals in advanced positions in society, who feel that their position gives them a free pass towards the law.

Other than that why would this minister claim he felt he had hit donkeys, and expect people to just buy that story? He probably feels the family are lesser human beings who are probably worrying him over an unfortunate incident.

However as many people have mentioned, including the family of the victim, do donkeys ride motorcycles?

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