Mahama condemned the incident, while calling for swift investigations in order to apprehend the suspects.
ADVERTISEMENT
Mahama condemns ‘criminal’ shooting incident at NDC office
Former President John Dramani Mahama has called for swift investigations into the shooting that occurred at the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Ashanti Regional office.
Mahama condemns ‘criminal’ shooting incident at NDC office
Recommended articles
On Monday, violence erupted at the NDC’s Ashanti Regional office, which led to one person dying and another sustaining serious injury.
The gun battle reportedly ensued during a meeting by the party hierarchy in the region that was being chaired by the General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia.
Former President, John Dramani Mahama
Pulse Ghana
ADVERTISEMENT
Two persons are reported to have been caught up in the melee after confusion broke between alleged NDC vigilante groups.
One of the men was shot thrice and later died at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, while another is currently in critical condition.
In a Facebook post, Mahama condemned the shooting incident, describing it as a “clearly criminal act.”
“I have just been briefed about a shooting incident that occured in front of the Ashanti Regional Office of the NDC leading to the death of one person and injury to another,” he wrote.
“I strongly condemn this incident. It is clearly a criminal act, and I call on the police and relevant security agencies to investigate and immediately apprehend the culprits and subject them to the full rigours of the law.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Meanwhile, the Police has identified four members of NDC affiliated vigilante group, the Hawks, as the alleged suspects behind the attacks.
In a statement, the Police named the suspects as Warrior, Mijinmma, Damos and Abu Taliban.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
IGP calls for patriotism, maturity and love for humanity in December polls
President Akufo-Addo commissions 15MW Solar Power Plant in Kaleo
Despite $40 million in my account, MBA lecturers still failed me - McDan recounts
You were also accused of recruiting NDC members to the Commission – EC replies Mahama
Citizens offered free beer, taxi rides, health check-ups to boost voter turnout
Group hints at organizing Dumsor Vigil in Accra over erratic power cuts
Parents will soon beg for their children to enrol in public basic schools -Dr Osei- Adutwum
Government rebrands public basic schools, set to change brown and yellow uniforms
