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New Force Spokesperson Shalimar Abbuissi Repatriated From Ghana, Sent Packing Back To Belgium
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New Force Spokesperson Shalimar Abbuissi Repatriated From Ghana, Sent Packing Back To Belgium

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • Shalimar Abbuissi, a spokesperson for The New Force political organisation, has been repatriated from Ghana
  • The Ghana Immigration Service revoked Abbuissi's permit and gave her 24 hours to leave the country
  • The Kaneshie District Court discharged the Belgian national on Tuesday after state prosecutors dropped the charges against her

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The state has repatriated Shalimar Abbuissi, a spokesperson for The New Force political organisation, after the Ghana Immigration Service revoked her residence permit.

The state made travel arrangements after the GIS gave Abbuissi 24 hours to leave the country when she was discharged from court on Tuesday.

Shalimar Abbuissi repatriated from Ghana
Shalimar Abbuissi has been sent packing from Ghana. Source: Twitter/3News
Source: Twitter

She left Ghana on Tuesday at 10pm on a flight to Brussels, Belgium.

The Kaneshie District Court discharged the Belgian national on Tuesday after state prosecutors dropped the charge related to obtaining a student permit under false declaration.

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She had pleaded guilty to the charges and was on bail of GH¢20,000.

Ghana Immigration Service said she indicated in her document that she was a student of the Ghana Christian University College but that appeared to be false.

Purported supporters of The New Force gathered at the court premises at some points in the case in solidarity with Abbuissi.

The group has gained attention for its advertising efforts through billboards and social media messages.

The court appearance marks a pivotal moment in the unfolding legal situation, and the accused spokesperson is set to navigate the legal process in the weeks ahead.

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Abbiusi's mother, in an old video, asserted that the government kidnapped her daughter despite committing no wrongdoing.

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In the video, her parents shed tears as they called for her release.

A statement issued by The New Force expressed deep concern about Abbiusi's arrest and detention.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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