The opposition New Patriotic Social gathering (NPP) has apologised to the ruling Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) over celebrations and feedback allegedly made by a few of its supporters following the tragic army helicopter crash that claimed eight (8) lives.
Talking throughout a go to to the NDC’s nationwide headquarters on Wednesday, 13 August, NPP Basic Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua condemned the remarks captured in a viral TikTok video, stressing that they didn’t replicate the emotions of the get together.
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He famous that such utterances had been dangerous to the nation’s democratic tradition:
It will be significant that, in occasions like these, we additionally present solidarity. Certainly, there are specific feedback made by foot troopers and even people not intently related to the get together. However when such unlucky, condemnable statements come up, it will be important for the management to distance ourselves and make it clear that this isn’t the character of our get together.
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Mr Kodua added:
The NPP would by no means want dying on anybody, not even our worst enemy. These sorts of remarks are unhealthy for our democracy. Loss of life is one thing that not even your worst enemy would need upon you.
He additional dismissed claims that the NPP was chargeable for the crash:
Some are claiming that the NPP is behind these occasions, whereas others have gone as far as to say they anticipated extra individuals to have died. Such remarks are harmful and should be condemned by all well-meaning Ghanaians.
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In the meantime, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed that three people — Prince Ofori, Yayra Abiwu, and Emmanuel Kwakye — are in custody aiding with investigations into threats of dying and the publication of false information following the incident.
