An investigation into a horrifying remark made by the Deputy General Secretary of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reportedly been launched, according to the Ghana Police Service.
In an interview with OKAY FM, Mr. Mustafa Gbande reportedly stated that his party’s members needed to be ready to defend their votes in the approaching general election of 2024.
He encouraged them to do so by going to their different polling places with machetes or any other lethal weapon.
He clarified that he has informed the NDC leadership that they must get ready for the NPP before the polls while appearing on Okay FM’s “Ade Akye Abia” program.
” . . they think the way to go is violence so I’ve told our leaders that if possible let’s prepare twice the NPP and wait for them, when you are going to the polling station put a cutlass in your pocket . . . if we do, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will not be able to misbehave toward us.”
This, he noted is the only way to guarantee a free and fair elections.
However, the police in a statement said they would investigate Mustafa Gbandi and take legal action.
“We wish to assure the public that under our watch no one will be allowed to undermine the peace, security, law and order in our beloved country,” a portion of their statement said.
Read statement below
POLICE INVESTIGATE INCITEFUL COMMENTS ATTRIBUTED TO ONE MR MUSTAFA GBANDI
The attention of the Police has been drawn to a statement allegedly made by one Mr. Mustafa Gbandi on OkayFM, an Accra based radio station which seeks to incite violence during the 2024 general elections.
Police have commenced investigations into the matter in line with the laws and democratic values of the country.
The Police will continue to work with other sister security agencies diligently and patriotically to maintain the peace and security in our country which has made Ghana a beacon of hope on the continent and beyond.
We wish to assure the public that under our watch no one will be allowed to undermine the peace, security, law and order in our beloved country.
Source: King Edward Ambrose Washman Addo/peacefmonline.com/ghana
