By Elsie Appiah-Osei
Accra, Jan 04, GNA- The Majority Caucus in Parliament has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of allegedly sponsoring “thugs” to disrupt the peaceful elections and perpetrate violence against appointees of the New Patriotic Party-led government.
According to the Caucus, several constituencies witnessed acts of brutality and violence on election day, including physical assaults on voters, attempts to disrupt the voting process, and harassment of election officials.
Specific mention was made of burning of Electoral Commission offices in Damongo and Tepa, vandalism of a vehicle belonging to the NPP Regional organizer at Nyankpala, and the destruction of electoral documents at the Techiman South collation centre.
Madam Patricia Appiagyei, the Deputy Majority Leader, said this at a Press Conference in Parliament House in Accra on Saturday, dubbed: “Addressing the growing concern of post-election violence and intimidation across the country.”
Madam Appiagyei also reported that government officials had faced alleged threats to their lives and property, citing the vandalism of Madam Ursula Owusu Ekuful’s office and residence on Monday, December 9, 2024.
The Caucus, therefore, called on the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to remain vigilant and ensure that perpetrators of violence were brought to justice.
Madam Appiagyei assured Ghanaians that the NPP-led government remained committed to peace, dialogue, and strengthening democratic institutions, and had put measures in place to ensure a smooth transition of power on January 7.
The NDC’s victory marks a significant shift in Ghana’s political landscape, and the international community will be watching closely to see how the country navigates this transition.
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