The NDC Disability Desk has expressed its profound dismay over the recent violent assault on one of its deaf supporters, Samson Adjei, also known as Kofi Kaah, in Asawinso A, located within the Bibiani municipal area of the Western North Region.
The attack was allegedly carried out by individuals affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Reports indicate that, Adjei was riding his motorbike past an NPP campaign float when he was unjustly harassed by the campaigners, who forcibly took plantain from him.
Upon voicing his objections, he was violently pushed to the ground and subjected to a brutal mob attack, during which he was beaten mercilessly, including being struck multiple times with the blunt end of a cutlass.
Due to his deafness, Adjei was unable to hear the threats or insults hurled at him, nor could he verbally respond to his assailants. He collapsed from the severity of the beating and required immediate medical attention.
While recovering, he was found to have significant swelling on his face and body, and his vision was impaired, causing him distress when exposed to light.
The attack is believed to have been motivated by his known affiliation with the NDC.
In response, the NDC Disability Desk has denounced such behaviour as unacceptable and detrimental to the foundational democratic principles that allow citizens to freely associate with political parties without the threat of violence or intimidation.
The Desk called for the perpetrators of violence to be held accountable to deter future incidents.
It urged the Ghana Police Service in the Western North Region, to treat this case with urgency and take decisive action against those responsible.
The Desk also called upon other security agencies and relevant institutions, such as the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice and the Peace Council, to monitor the situation closely and ensure that justice prevails.
The organization urged Ghanaians, irrespective of political affiliations, to unite in condemning such acts of violence and to foster a culture of peace, respect, and understanding.