The opposition (NDC) held a press conference on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, claiming to expose a sinister agenda led by Brigadier General Michael Opoku, General Officer Commanding Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces, to rig the 2024 general election in favour of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Despite not providing supporting evidence, the National Communications Director of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi, made several alarming allegations against the senior-ranking member of the Ghana Armed Forces.
Appointed as General Commanding Officer as Promotion for Leading Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence During the press conference, Sammy Gyamfi referenced the indicting report by the Emil Short Commission, which investigated the bloody January 2021 Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election.
He alleged that despite the Commission's recommendations, Brigadier General Michael Opoku was promoted by the president to a higher position.