On Saturday night, November 30, an attack on the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) campaign convoy in Adjakaamanso in Amenfi Central injured at least six of its supporters.
The tragedy, which happened as her team was returning from a campaign gathering, just spared Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the party’s parliamentary candidate.
The convoy was intercepted by unidentified attackers, who allegedly broke the windows of her campaign car. A number of supporters were injured in the attack, including to their hands, legs, and heads.
The injured received prompt medical attention at a local hospital.
The Wassa Dominase Police Station has received a report of the occurrence and has opened an inquiry to ascertain the cause and identify the perpetrators.
Speaking anonymously, one of the attack victims explained how the altercation started when a car unexpectedly blocked their way. While investigations are ongoing, the cause of the assault is still unknown.
The safety of political candidates and their supporters during the election campaign time is a growing worry, as this instance demonstrates.
In order to guarantee that justice is done, authorities are being asked to speed up their investigations.
Source: newsthemegh.com