The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the pockets of nationwide attacks on its members by perceived supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Supporters of the two main political groupings in Ghana have clashed over who deserve to run some State properties. Managers of toll booth have been attacked while some offices belonging to state agencies have been locked up.
At least four people have been shot in Ejura in the Ashanti region following a clash between the two opposing parties over the school feeding program. According to Ultimate FM’s Isaac Bediako Justice, all major roads in the town have been blocked by the feuding party members.
The dispute started after some irate NPP members stormed the various public schools in the town to stop the school feeding caterers from cooking for the pupils. They are demanding that contracts with the caterers be cancelled so they can take charge since it is their government in power.
Speaking at a press conference Thursday, the national chairman of the NDC Kofi Portuphy called on President Akufo-Addo to call his men to order.
“Don’t blame NDC if the unacceptable conduct of Akufo-Addo’s Invisible Forces lead to brouhaha,” Mr. Portuphy warned.
He stressed that the NDC bequeathed a “peaceful Ghana” to the NPP and it behooves the new administration to protect it.
“We have worked assiduously to build peace in Ghana. We won’t destroy that peace we have bequeathed to the NPP… We have respected our security services and we hope the change of government has not changed their position,” Mr. Portuphy added.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has served notice it will deal ruthlessly with anyone caught instigating violence.
