Accra, Nkoranza South – A routine political campaign visit in Nsunensa, Nkoranza South, led to chaos when Harriet Kyeremanteng Oppong, the NPP Parliamentary Candidate, and her team faced a violent attack allegedly orchestrated by members of the opposing National Democratic Congress (NDC) on March 29, 2024.
As Oppong and her team sought to discuss the achievements of the NPP government and ongoing development projects, tensions arose when they exposed alleged misinformation surrounding the funding of the road project, sparking a confrontation with NDC members. The incident escalated when NDC members blocked the team’s exit using a tipper truck belonging to the road contractor after tensions flared during the discussion.
Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of chaos, with the NPP team facing verbal abuse and intimidation, particularly targeting Oppong. The attack, allegedly led by the incumbent MP, highlighted the heightened political tensions in Nkoranza South as the elections approached.
In response to the incident, the NPP Communications Directorate issued a statement condemning the violence and calling for political accountability. They emphasized a history of intimidation by the MP and urged community leaders to promote peace and civility in political discourse, while authorities investigate the incident.
The statement released by the NPP Communications Directorate detailed the events of the campaign visit, accusing the MP of using his influence to secure contracts for himself and his family and misleading the public about project funding. The NPP team’s honesty in explaining the nature of the road project was met with an attack by NDC members, symbolizing the volatile political atmosphere in Nkoranza South.
The statement also referenced past incidents of violence and intimidation by the incumbent MP, urging stakeholders to address underlying tensions for a peaceful electoral process. The Nkoranza South constituency continues to await further developments as authorities investigate the incident and strive to ensure a peaceful election process, underscoring the importance of political accountability and promoting peaceful political engagement.
The NPP’s call for peace and civility in political discourse echoes the need for a constructive dialogue to address challenges and enhance democracy in the region. The incident in Nkoranza South serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding integrity and transparency in political processes to foster trust and stability within communities.