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Agona East NDC
constituency election turns violent
Agona Asafo, (C/R), Nov. 7, Ghanadot/GNA - Police
reinforcement from Agona Swedru was dispatched to Agona Asafo,
in the Central Region to quell the violence, which erupted after
the election of Agona East Constituency Chairman of the National
Democratic Congress (NDC).
The violence started when supporters of Alhaji
Gyabiru Ibrahim, who lost the election to Mr Jonathan Kwame
Abban, Managing Director of Pioneer Distillery Company Limited,
started attacking people on sight at the AME Zion Church
premises.
Five police personnel who were on duty found it
difficult to maintain law and order, hence the reinforcement
from the Swedru District Police Command.
The aggrieved supporters deflated the tyres of a
car belonging to Mr Martin Luther Obeng, a leading member of the
NDC at Agona East.
Supporters of Mr Abban also sustained injuries.
Before the elections supporters of Alhaji Gyaburi chanted war
songs and carried placards, some of which read: "No Alhaji no
vote, " Gyabiru would never step down," "if Alhaji loses blood
would flow and executives of the constituency do not speak the
truth."
Mr Abban polled 116 of the 192 votes to beat Alhaji Gyaburi who
attracted 76 votes.
Mr Abban was whisked into a Police vehicle to Agona Swedru after
being taken hostage for about 50 minutes.
The violence delayed the declaration of the election results by
Mr Kwame Amoah, Agona West Municipal Electoral Officer.
Mr Allottey Jacobs, NDC Regional Propaganda Secretary, who spoke
to journalists after the incident, condemned the action, saying
the perpetuators had refused to learn and understand the
democratic process of the party.
He said it was unfortunate for some party members to take the
law into their hands.
Mr Jacobs urged members of the NDC to follow the principles,
rules and regulations of the party to ensure peace and
stability.
Mr John Oremus Arkoh, an NDC activist expressed concern about
the growing indiscipline among some supporters, especially the
youth and asked them to change for the better.
Mr Egyir Nkrumah, was elected unopposed as Vice Chairman, Mr
Oscar Mensah, as Secretary and Mr Ebo Wilson as Assistant
Secretary.
Mr Francis Baidoo was elected Youth Organiser while Mr Isaac
Ankomah was elected unopposed for the position of Assistant
Organiser. Mr Ebenezer Afful was also elected unopposed as
Propaganda Secretary and Mr Benjamin Owusu as Assistant
propaganda Secretary.
The position of Treasurer went to Mr Salisu Mohammed who was
elected unopposed and Mr Stephen Quaye Assistant Treasurer.
The rest are; Ms Adisa Adams, Women Organiser, Ms Mary Otwey,
Assistant Women Organiser while the position of Youth organiser
went to Mr Bashiru Gambo. Mr Mohammed Frauik was elected
unopposed as Assistant Youth Organiser.
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