NDC Expresses Confidence in Security Ahead of Akwatia By-Election
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared its full confidence in security preparations for the upcoming Akwatia by-election, urging political actors and supporters to remain calm and follow due process.
Speaking on the Channel One Newsroom on Tuesday, August 19, Rashid Sofo Tanko-Computer, Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the NDC, said the party is satisfied with assurances given by the police and has no plans to deploy its own security.
This position comes in contrast to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), whose National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, earlier revealed that the party intends to put in place internal mechanisms to “protect” its members during the September 2 poll. The NPP’s stance follows dissatisfaction with the handling of violence during the recent Ablekuma North election rerun.
While Nana Boakye stressed that the NPP’s self-protection plans would remain lawful and non-violent, Tanko warned that such steps could create needless tension.
“We have full confidence in the state security. We were with them at the Kumawu by-election, we were with them at the Assin North by-election, and we saw what happened at Ablekuma North.
We are satisfied with the briefing that the security gave us today. The setup they put out there clearly shows that they want to protect lives and property at Akwatia,” he said.
He further cautioned:
“My brothers and sisters in the NPP must be clear to themselves — it takes two to tango. When you have a predetermined mind that ‘I am coming to do so and so,’ then expect a reprisal from your action.”
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