Ghana's security in total disorder – NDC alleges

General News of Saturday, June 15, 2019

Source: radiogoldlive.com

2019-06-15

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) said the Akufo-Addo government had failed in its pre-election pledge to make Ghana a safer country following the recent kidnappings.

Sammy Gyamfi, the party's communications director, told a press conference on Thursday that "Ghana's security is in a state of total chaos."

His remarks come after two Canadian women were rescued after being kidnapped last week in Kumasi.

Although some badysts accuse the CND of taking advantage of the insecurity that currently prevails in the country, the opposition party insists that the ruling party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is at the helm. power.

"It goes without saying that in terms of politicizing security, President Akufo-Addo and his nuclear power plant are the pillars of this venture, as they virtually blamed President Mahama and the NDC for doing everything under the sun," he said. that they were in opposition. They peddled many lies about the Mahama administration because of power, and promised to make Ghana safer and more secure than the NDC did. "

"The Akufo-Addo government has guarded the gloom of our security, through training, training and the encouragement of self-defense groups, whose members have become Frankenstein's monsters devouring innocent citizens. "

The NDC also stated at the press conference that the NPP had instead been involved in the kidnappings.

"It is frightening to reveal that the kidnapping of Canadian girls, which shocked our country as the latest in the kidnapping wave in Ghana, has been largely orchestrated by thugs and bandits who are key and active members of New Patriotic Party (NPP) militia groups, "added Sammy Gyamfi.

Find below the complete statement detailing the allegations of the NDC PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) ON THE ARREST OF CHILDREN OF THE TWO CANADIAN GIRLS.

June 13, 2019.

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the press. I welcome you to this urgent press conference to address critical issues related to the rescue of the two kidnapped Canadian girls and the subsequent arrest of their abductors.

This press conference will be very brief and we implore you all your attention. Our mission this afternoon is to respond to very disturbing revelations about the identity of the suspects arrested in connection with the kidnapping of two Canadian girls.

Media friends, but before we go any further, let me put this issue in the right perspective so that you can better understand the reason for this scrum.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the fact that Ghanaians do not live in normal times is undeniable, given the preponderance of violent crime in Ghana today, which has taken on a new dimension in the form of abductions and kidnappings. # 39; abductions. Of course, security issues should not become a political goal, given that our beloved country, which was previously the only beacon of peace in the subregion of Africa. West, is now a hotbed of violent crime. A period like this should have required deep national reflection on our vulnerabilities and what could be done to stem this negative tide.

Distinguished friends, we are however forced to make the disclosures we are about to make, because of the way the NPP has politicized security issues and have sought to blame and demonize the NDC for the levels of security. growing insecurity in the country.

Indeed, this phenomenon has not started today. Needless to say, when it comes to politicizing security, President Akufo-Addo and his nuclear power plant are the mainstays of this venture because they virtually blamed President Mahama and the NDC for everything. was happening in the opposition. They peddled many lies about the Mahama administration because of power, and promised to make Ghana safer and more secure than the NDC did.

On page 147 of the 2016 Nuclear Power Plant Manifesto, President Akufo-Addo and his nuclear power plant said: "Ghanaians are increasingly concerned about their safety due to growing crime and anarchy under the NDC government led by Mahama … today, Ghanaians do not feel safe ". They promised the Ghanaians that "the NPP government would ensure the peace and security of all Ghanaians under the NPP government … Ghanaians will feel safe on the streets and at home."

Friends of the media, today, the NPP is in power and what is the state of our security? Ghana's security is completely upset. State-backed bandits have triggered terror on courts, hospitals, security officials, NDC supporters and innocent citizens. The politicized, biased and unprofessional CID of Ghana's police has become a political tool for harbading opposition figures. The coercive force of the state is being deployed for the repression of key NDC figures, including our national president, Hon. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo for reasons of political expediency.

Usually, ladies and gentlemen, the abduction of the two Canadian girls should not be the subject of political speech, given its serious consequences for national security and our diplomatic relations with the United States. Canadian state. Still, the Akufo-Addo government has sought to demonize the CND and its national president in its desperate attempt to conceal their security failures and destroy the hard-won reputation of our president and the CDN. in general.

This Akufo-Addo government has in recent months accused the CND national president of suffering emotional and psychological trauma following false and malicious kidnapping charges. But today, our God who is faithful in all his ways has confirmed the Hon. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo and the NDC.

Distinguished friends of the inked fraternity, under the circumstances, we have no other option but to clarify the name of our highly esteemed national president and the NDC by unveiling and unveiling the true identity and identity. political affiliation of those behind recent cases. kidnappings and kidnappings in the country.

The Akufo-Addo government has ensured the security of our security through training, training and the encouragement of self-defense groups, whose members have now become Frankenstein monsters devouring innocent citizens. It is scary to reveal that the abduction of Canadian girls, which shocked our country as the latest in the growing wave of kidnappings in Ghana, has been largely orchestrated by thugs and bandits who are key and active members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) militia groups.

Media colleagues, very typical of the Akufo-Addo government, who has developed the act of subterfuge and diversion to conceal his failures, after more than 24 hours of such a prestigious arrest of the kidnapper, the nation whole is kept in darkness as to the real faces behind this despicable act. However, as the government tried behind the scenes to manipulate state security to conceal the true identity of these criminals, we did not fall asleep.

Thanks to our careful and diligent investigations, we have unmasked these thugs behind the recent kidnapping. And we will continue to share the chilling details with the people of Ghana, so that they know the behavior of those who lead us today.

FACTS

1. The leader of this union, known as SEIDU YAKUBU (aka Mba), is identified as a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on Fox FM, based in Kumasi, Seidu openly stated that he was a known member of the New Patriotic Party, and in fact, the founder of the NPP's Aboabo Fun Club. This evidence is irrefutable proof of Seidu's membership of the NPP.

The badociation of Seidu with the nuclear power station is more than what we see. Alhaji Alidu Seidu, MSC staff guard of Asokore Mampong, and shopping boy for the MP for Manhyia South, the Hon. Mathew Opoku Prempeh and NPP Ashanti Regional President Bernard Antwi-Bosiako (aka Wontumi).

As we all can testify in the picture of the group of kidnappers who go around, Seidu is seen in a strangely relaxed and unadorned manner suggesting not to be disturbed by his influence within the power plant. In fact, some leaders of NPP have openly confessed their badociation with Seidu.

2. Another suspect, Abdul Rahman, aka "Wofa", was identified as the owner of the car used for the operation. He is a resident of Sawaba and a known member of the nuclear power plant. He is always with Seidu.

In fact, the Daily Guide, a pro-NPP newspaper in an article published today, accompanied by a photo of Abdul Rahman, confirmed that he was a member of the kidnapping gang.

3. We also identified a third suspect, Sadat Oboe, who spotted a red sweater on the distributed images. He is a motorcycle salesman and a known member of the Delta Nuclear Power Forces in the Asawase constituency. In fact, he is still with Seidu Mba.

4. A fourth suspect identified as Safianau Alokere could wear dreadlocks (rasta hair) and limp on one of his legs. Safianu Alokere is a well-known nuclear power plant man and a motorcycle mechanic. His condition of lameness was caused by an accident resulting from the leadership of a convoy of then candidate candidate Akufo-Addo during the 2008 election campaign.

Conclusion

Ladies and gentlemen, we have amply demonstrated to you that the leader and the brains of the harmful kidnapping of the two Canadian girls are not ordinary criminals. These are thugs badociated with the vigilante group of the new Patriotic Party, the Delta Forces in the Ashanti region.

Within the NDC, we have always argued that the phenomenon of partisans of political parties may have the potential to become a violent crime in its own right. Indeed, criminals will always remain criminals, whether they are dressed or not.

The devil will always find work for empty hands and, after using these thugs to win elections, President Akufo-Addo and the NPP have abandoned them to defend themselves. In their quest for survival in these difficult times, the use of kidnappings has become a lucrative business for them.

Indeed, today the world has seen the true character of President Akufo-Addo and the NPP. They reap the fruits of the bad seed that they planted. Their diabolical program against the NDC and its national president has gone terribly against him. We now know who the real kidnappers are and which political party they belong to.

We urge all Ghanaians to continue to remember our nation in prayer during these difficult times. May God deliver us from the oppressive and treacherous rule.

Thank you for coming.

Sign.

SAMMY GYAMFI

National Communication Officer, NDC.