The Executive Director of the Institute of Community Sustainability, Eric Jerry Aidoo, has been attacked in Bolgatanga while leading a nationwide campaign against the consumption of dog and cat meat.
The incident has forced the organisation to temporarily suspend its public sensitisation tour aimed at promoting animal welfare and discouraging cruelty against domestic animals.
Speaking to Adom News, Mr. Aidoo said he was nearly lynched during an outreach engagement with residents.
“I was nearly lynched while carrying out our campaign to educate the public on the dangers of consuming dog and cat meat,” he recounted.
Despite the attack, he assured that he is safe and remains committed to the campaign.
“I am safe and unshaken. The campaign has not been cancelled; it has only been suspended due to safety concerns,” he stated.
He reiterated the group’s message that “cats and dogs are family, not food.”
Mr. Aidoo is calling on the Interior Minister, the Inspector-General of Police, and other authorities to provide security protection for the team as it resumes its activities.
He also revealed shifting trends in consumption, indicating that the Eastern Region now leads in dog meat consumption, overtaking the Greater Accra Region, while the Central Region has surpassed the Volta Region in cat meat consumption.
The organisation says its campaign remains focused on changing public attitudes and promoting the humane treatment of animals.
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