The Ashanti Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disputed the Ghana Police Service’s claims on the shooting incident at the Electoral Commission (EC) office in Kumasi on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
The NDC in a statement signed by Dr Frank Amoakohene, the party’s Ashanti Regional Secretary countered the police claims that there was no shooting incident and no demonstrators were injured.
According to the NDC, “the police deviated from the agreed demonstration route, sparking confusion. “Police officers fired gunshots and launched tear gas canisters into the crowd… Several demonstrators were assaulted and injured by the police.”
The party claimed one of its members sustained a severe head injury, while others suffered leg injuries.
“We only demanded that the police adhere strictly to the agreement reached regarding the demonstration route,” the NDC emphasized.
The party urged the police to “remain independent and not be influenced by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in issuing inaccurate or misleading statements.”
“The NDC stands by the truth, and we hope the Ghana Police Service will maintain its integrity and professionalism in serving all Ghanaians equally, without political manipulation,” the statement concluded.
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