The mortal remains of Abdul Wasihu, 35, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Taskforce, who was shot and killed by a member of another vigilante group of the party called ‘The Hawks’ on Monday, will be buried today barring any last-minute hitches.
The autopsy was reportedly performed on his body and authorities at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), who were ready to release the body to the bereaved family for burial, were stopped at the eleventh-hour yesterday by the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) due to security reasons.
DAILY GUIDE has gathered that REGSEC reportedly ordered that Wasihu’s body should be released to the bereaved family on Wednesday morning for burial in accordance with Islamic traditions at the Tafo Cemetery in Kumasi.
Mortuary Invasion
In the ensuing heat, scores of youth from Zongo communities in Kumasi besieged the KATH morgue on Tuesday morning and demanded the immediate release of Wasihu’s body for burial.
According to the Zongo youth, Wasihu, a Muslim, should be buried immediately in accordance with Islamic traditions.
Police/Military Intervention
The strong demand of Wasihu’s body for burial compelled REGSEC to deploy armed military and police team to ensure law and order at KATH.
Tears Flow
People who gathered at the family house of the late Wasihu at Sawaba Junction, which is located in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, on Tuesday morning, wept uncontrollably.
Later a sister to the late Wasihu, who was identified as Maame Ladi, said Wasihu was eating in the house around 10am on Monday when he was called on phone to travel to the NDC Office.
She said a few hours later, she heard reports that Wasihu had been shot dead and the body deposited at the morgue.
Maame Ladi was of the opinion that Wasiu’s death was ‘sanctioned by Allah and therefore nobody should try to avenge Wasihu’s death, saying “let my brother rest in peace.”
She said the entire family is staunchly behind the NDC, noting that Wasihu was not active in politics so they were surprised about his death.
Mother’s Death
Reports in Kumasi indicated that Wasihu’s mother was a dyed-in-the-wool NDC member, who died few months ago during an NDC function.
Wasihu’s mother, reportedly, shouted in ecstasy to welcome former President John Mahama and in the process, she collapsed and died at the Central Mosque in Kumasi few months ago.
Mr. Mahama was in Kumasi to campaign ahead of the upcoming NDC presidential polls.
Fatal Shooting
Abdul Wasihu was a member of the NDC Taskforce, a vigilante group of the largest opposition political party in the country in Kumasi.
He was shot dead while his other colleague, Abdul Rahman aka ‘West,’ also sustained gunshot wounds after they were attacked by members of the Hawks, another NDC vigilante group.
The bloody incident happened when Asiedu Nketiah, Ofosu Ampofo, and other NDC gurus were resolving problems in the NDC in the Ashanti Region at the party’s office on Monday.
The NDC gurus who were afraid reportedly had to flee through windows to save their lives.
Source: Daily Guide
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sad buh you nooor you ***barred word***.have you seen any poiticians child fight for a party.odwain
Look at his face! This is all that you can commit your life to on this earth. Fight for some people to earn a living? Why didnt you ask yourself why is the person recruiting you did not recruit his children? If it were to be an American Visa, you think you would have been called?
People from the north should w!se up, the killings human beings and destruction of properties are becoming too much, can’t you r3ason up, the moment you hear killings then is associated with a northerner and Muslims at large
boot for boot, wasted life is what the so called vigilantes must rethink about, the Politians will not involved their children and loves to be killed ,they use you the ***barred word*** ones , kill you and dump you. l always say it will be ***barred word*** to die for a politician
A murderer has been murdered. His face looks more than the word murderer. IS GOOD, HE SHOULD GO AND LEARN LESSON AT THE CEMETARY. IF YOU FOLLOW NDC, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU. N..KWASIAFOO PARTY.
PLEASE MY MUSLIM BROTHERS REASON UP
What a ***barred word*** family, that your mum died for JM and your brother also died for the same ***barred word*** person JM whereas he builds empire for his family.you called this the will of Allah, MY DEAR SISTER YOU ARE AS WASTE AS SHITHOLE TO YOUR FAMILY.
How do the northerners answer this? Every shooting, every problem surrounding political activities is from these northerners. Look at what happened at Ayawaso. All those who were shot are northerners. This tells us that they are ***barred word***. Upon all the free education they received all these years they don't have understanding. God have mercy in them
Which home? With that kind of death you will be homeless where ever you go because ur ancestors did not even know u are coming. So how can they prepare a place for you ànd let alone come to meet you to take you home. U died for politicians meanwhile their children are out there enjoying from your blood.
six bullets to six feet down... what will NDC do for your family after 6hours after their election