A leading figure of the opposition National Democratic Congress Afrifa Yamoah Ponko has been invited by the Police in Kumasi over the violence that led to the death of one person at the party’s regional office.
He is currently at the Central Police station in Kumasi.
The Police has so far named four members of the vigilante group within the party, Hawks, as being suspects for the murder which occurred Monday.
Meanwhile, the government has condemned Monday’s shooting incident.
Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah in a statement said: “Government expresses condolences to the bereaved family, wishes the injured a speedy recovery and urges the Police to speed up investigations to bring the perpetrators to book.”
He added: “Government reiterates that violence should be eschewed from all spheres of our national life. Citizens and Groups are further encouraged to desist from actions that create a state of insecurity in our nation.”
The former president John Mahama has also condemned the shooting incident.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM
