The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has condemned the violence in the just ended Ayawaso West-Wuogon by-election.
The CDD-Ghana says the violence, characterized by a sporadic firing of guns and attacks during the polls were unacceptable.
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The CDD’s condemnation comes after violence and gunshots marred Thursday’s by-election in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency which saw the NPP’s candidate declared the winner.
Programme Officer at CDD-Ghana, Paul Mensah Abrampa has told Adom FM’s morning show “Dwaso Nsem” Friday, that there appears to be lack of coordination among security agencies.
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Describing the incident as unfortunate, he warned that if situations are not controlled, security in the country will break down.
“Ghana is not safe; what happened yesterday was very bad and should not be entertained. It is unfortunate. We need to strategize and put in place measures to avoid such occurrences; our leaders need to act fast,” he noted.
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Mr Abrampa added that the CDD found the happenings as unacceptable, urging law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of the violence.