Destruction of aspirants’ posters breaches democracy—Ashanti NPP Communications Director

Ashanti Regional Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Kerskin Opoku Owusu, has raised concerns over the alleged destruction of posters belonging to NPP candidates prior to the party's National Delegates Conference. Dr. Opoku Owusu maintains that this act violates democratic principles and warrants condemnation from the right authorities.

In an interview with Adom News reporter Kwadwo Obeng Mireku, he alleged that some of the individuals responsible for the poster destruction are supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). He pointed to a viral video showing the spokesperson for the Ashanti Regional Minister destroying posters of an NPP aspirant.

Despite the viral video, no authorities have condemned the act, according to Dr. Opoku Owusu. He cautioned NDC supporters against engaging in such behavior and warned that the NDC could also hold internal elections and conferences in the future. Dr. Opoku Owusu further cautioned that retaliatory actions could have adverse effects on the country's peace and stability.

He emphasized that, just as the President can trace the IP address of someone who insults him and arrest them, the security agencies should also be capable of identifying and arresting those involved in the destruction of posters on the streets. Dr. Opoku Owusu warned that if the destruction of NPP aspirants' posters continues, and if the authorities do not address the issue, there could be retaliation when the NDC organizes its internal elections.

He therefore called on security agencies and other relevant authorities to intervene and prevent the situation from escalating.