The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament has expressed concern over the alleged increasing incidents of violence, thuggery, and intimidation following the recent elections.
At a press conference held on Thursday, January 9, 2024, in Parliament House, Accra, the Caucus condemned the actions of alleged (NDC) thugs, whom the Minority claimed are sponsored by the NDC leadership.
According to the Deputy Minority Leader, Madam Patricia Appiagyei, who addressed the Parliamentary Press Corps, several constituencies witnessed alleged acts of brutality and violence on election day, including physical assaults on voters, attempts to disrupt the voting process, and harassment of election officials.
She mentioned specific incidents such as alleged arson attacks, with NDC thugs allegedly setting some Electoral Commission offices ablaze in Damongo and Tepa and destroying electoral materials at the Ayensuano District Electoral office. "…There were acts of vandalism.