New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has strongly condemned the violence that disrupted the parliamentary election rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency.
Describing the clashes as “unnecessary,” Mr. Awuku urged all parties to exercise restraint and uphold democratic values.
“I don’t think the violence ongoing is necessary. There is a subtle attempt to justify what is going on — unprovoked and unwarranted attacks on people. The NDC should know we shall remember. The party should call their supporters to order. There is a blatant disregard for electoral rules,” he said in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show.
Tensions escalated at the St. Peter’s Society Methodist Church polling centre in Odorkor after a group of unidentified men believed to be “macho men” stormed the area, triggering chaos and the reported assault of former Awutu Senya East MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson.
The incident has raised security concerns as voting continues across 19 polling stations in the constituency.
The Ghana Police Service has since deployed additional personnel to restore calm and ensure the rerun proceeds without further disruptions.
Source: Faridatu Seidu | Adomonline.com
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