NDC Demands Immediate Arrest and Prosecution of Attackers on Party Executives

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Ghana Web reported that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued an ultimatum to the Ghana Police Service, calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of about 20 individuals accused of physically assaulting its National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, and other party executives during a one-week observation for the late Member of Parliament for Akwatia. The incident occurred on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Wenchi Durbar Grounds, where the NDC delegation, including national, regional, and constituency executives as well as MPs, had been formally invited to attend.

The NDC accused the police of selective enforcement of the law, pointing to their swift action in cases involving NDC members, compared with what it called a reluctance to act when NPP supporters are implicated. The party demanded that police arrest the attackers, described as known residents of Boadua, Wenchi, Akwatia, and surrounding communities, by Monday, September 1, 2025, failing which it threatened to take matters into its own hands by delivering the perpetrators to the police.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NDC has issued an ultimatum to the Ghana Police Service, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of about 20 individuals accused of attacking party executives.
  • The incident occurred on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Wenchi Durbar Grounds during a one-week observation for the late Member of Parliament for Akwatia.
  • The NDC accused the police of selective enforcement of the law, pointing to their swift action in cases involving NDC members.
  • The party demanded that police arrest the attackers, described as known residents of Boadua, Wenchi, Akwatia, and surrounding communities, by Monday, September 1, 2025.
  • Failure to comply by the police would force the NDC to take matters into its own hands by delivering the perpetrators to the police by Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
  • The NDC expressed concern that continued inaction could heighten tensions ahead of the Akwatia by-election.
  • The party urged the police to act decisively to maintain peace and uphold justice.

Statistics:

  • 20 individuals accused of physically assaulting NDC executives
  • 1 incident occurred on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Wenchi Durbar Grounds
  • 1 week observation for the late Member of Parliament for Akwatia
  • 1 ultimatum issued by the NDC to the Ghana Police Service on September 30, 2025
  • 1 by-election set to take place in Akwatia

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, "NDC Demands Immediate Arrest and Prosecution of Attackers on Party Executives", August 30, 2025.