Rasta men discuss issues of discrimination with police

- Rastafarians in Ghana have held discussions with the police over issues of discrimination

- The police assured them that measures would be taken to address the matter

Rastafarians in Ghana have held discussions with the police in a bid to help reduce, and possibly eliminate discrimination against them.

YEN.com.gh understands that on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, the Police Management Board (PMB) met with the Rastafari Council to discuss the continuous harassment of Rastafarians and people with dreadlocks.

According to a report by Citinewsroom.com, police officials have assured them that measures would be taken to deal with the matter.

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The decision follows a petition sent to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante Appeatu, on the matter by the Rastafari Council.

The Director-General in charge of Legal and Prosecution at the Police Headquarters, COP Prosper Kwame Agblor, assured them that their concerns have been noted and will be addressed accordingly.

The president of the Rastafari Council, Ghana, Ahuma Bosco Ocansey stated that they are quite satisfied with the outcome of the meeting and hope the situation will improve.

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Source: YEN.com.gh