Former President Jerry John Rawlings has condemned reports of violent clashes between supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the Eastern Regional town of Suhum on Monday.
The former President said in a statement that reports of pre-election and post-election intimidation and violence have to be properly investigated by the police and the culprits brought to book.
“It is important that the police investigate the root cause of the violence and apprehend and prosecute all responsible. People should not be allowed to take the law into their hands in the name of politics,” the former President said.
According to the reports supporters from both parties who suffered injuries and are being treated at the Suhum Government Hospital.
JUNE 4 & 31ST DEC. ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE
In another development the office of the former President and leader of the 31st December Revolution wishes to inform the general public that the 35th anniversary event held at the Revolution Square last Saturday was not an avenue to promote any individual’s political ambition or agenda.
The head of the anniversary planning committee for the June 4 and 31st December events has since been asked to step down.
A new head will be announced after consultations with cadres and other planning committee members.
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