A bunch of armed males, allegedly operatives of the National Security, have reportedly stormed the premises of John Peter Amewu, the previous Member of Parliament for Hohoe within the Volta Area.
A video of the incident, shared on social media, exhibits offended residents gathered in entrance of the residence, confronting the armed personnel who arrived in a white pickup car with the registration quantity “UW 273-19.”
One of many operatives, holding what seems to be a pistol, is heard stating that their actions had been carried out on orders, whereas enraged residents dared him to tug the set off.
The state of affairs escalated additional when a gaggle of younger males arrived on the scene, resulting in heated exchanges and powerful insults from each side.
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In an interview with Citi Information, Mr Amewu disclosed that the incident occurred round 4:30 pm in Hohoe whereas he was in Accra, alleging that it was orchestrated by people believed to be executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He additional acknowledged that the people claimed to be courtroom bailiffs serving him a discover that he was unconstitutionally elected as MP within the 2020 elections.
After they had been pressed for additional clarification, they stated they had been courtroom bailiffs dispatched from Accra to serve me discover that I used to be not duly elected as a Member of Parliament in 2020.
They claimed that as a result of the NPP was in energy on the time, the then-President used government powers to affect the Supreme Court docket’s validation of my election.
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He continued:
The scene was chaotic. From the movies I’ve acquired, I concern for the state of democracy in Ghana. If that is how issues are actually being carried out, then we’re setting a harmful precedent.
I’ve by no means heard of a bailiff arriving at somebody’s premises with gunshots and a gaggle of so-called Nationwide Safety operatives. That is extraordinary. I’ve urged my folks to stay calm.
This newest growth comes simply weeks after Nationwide Safety operatives invaded the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
