More condemns election violence in Ayawaso

Violence at the Ayawaso by-election

The Inter-party Coalition for National Sovereignty (IPCNS), a political pressure group, announced that it would hold a protest in Accra on Thursday, February 7 to protest what it describes as a break in the security in the country.

The coalition is made up of political parties, including the National Democratic Congress (CND), the Large Consolidated People's Party (GCPP), the People's Party of the Convention (CPP), the Progressive People's Party (PPP), the Congress of the Whole People (APC). and the National People's Convention (PNC).

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According to them, the open demonstration of impunity and acts of violence driven by pro-new pro-patriotic party's (NPP) self-defense groups following the 39; Ayawaso West Wuogon last Thursday had reached an alarming proportion, therefore requiring the need for immediate and effective corrective action before the unthinkable happen.

They made this disclosure at a press conference in Accra to express their dissatisfaction after the violent clashes last Thursday.

In the meantime, more and more groups have condemned the acts of violence that have taken place and called for investigations to be carried out so that the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted.

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Conference of Catholic Bishops

The Ghana Conference of Catholic Bishops (GCBC) stated that it unequivocally condemned the alleged shooting and badault by unidentified groups that resulted in injuries.

According to the GCBC, the use of vigilante groups to disrupt peace and the order of the by-election was of particular concern.

In a press release signed by the Secretary-General, Reverend Lazarus Anondee, it was stated that these incidents not only posed a serious threat to the country's democracy, but would certainly thwart the progress and success of its achievements. democratic.

"We therefore call on Ghana's police and all other relevant security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incidents and bring the perpetrators to account.

We also call on the Electoral Commission (EC) to consult with the political parties to face all the challenges and fears of stakeholders in the holding of peaceful elections, "the statement said.

Jacob Osei Yeboah

Mr. Jacob Osei Yeboah (JOY), an independent candidate in the 2016 presidential election, said that he had condemned such violence since the 1992 general election, but that the situation does not exist. had not changed for the better but had been rather aggravated.

However, he added that the attempt to characterize the EC President, Mrs Jean Mensa and the Commission as biased without facts was another dangerous move.

He said the government should be clear in communicating the decisions made to ensure the safety of all.

However, he warned against an overvaluation of the disruption last Thursday, stating: "So do not magnify the incident of Ayawaso West Wuogon at the expense of our economic activities as a people.

We salute the professionalism of the security forces and thank God that the planned disruption has not spread to the polling stations. "

Professor Alabi

NDC flag bearer Professor Joshua Alabi praised the injured and traumatized victims and condemned the violence against law-abiding citizens who exercised their right to vote in a democratic manner.

He added that he had also been informed of the unusual activities of alleged police dressed in unknown uniforms with masks, armed with AK-47 badault rifles with no badge number or tag. identifying and patrolling the constituency of Ayawaso West Wuogon in a way that voters found intimidating.

"The use of violence in elections and in any democratic exercise can not and will not be tolerated in the run-up to the 2020 general election.

The government and all state institutions mandated to maintain public order must remain faithful to our sacred Constitution and rid our politics of all forms of violence, "he said.

Former President Mahama

At the same time, former President John Dramani Mahama has blamed the selective behavior of some civil society organizations (CSOs) in the country, particularly on issues of national importance.

Some civil society organizations had developed a cold attitude in commenting on many important national issues, including human rights, since the establishment of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government, although they have shown very critical when administering the NDC.

For example, he wondered why his statement that the CND would defend the Constitution of Ghana after last Thursday's violent attacks on CND members and their supporters in the by-election of Ayawaso West Wuogon had sparked the criticisms of some CSO leaders.

Mahama also urged the police not to "protect the rogue NPP thugs who injured dozens of NDC members when they opened fire on them in the Accra by-election."