NPP elections: Destruction of aspirants’ posters breaches democracy – Ashanti Communications Director

Dr. Kerskin Opoku Owusu, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has raised concerns over the alleged destruction of posters belonging to NPP aspirants before the party's National Delegates Conference. In his view, this act is a violation of democratic principles and must be condemned by the appropriate authorities.

Dr. Opoku Owusu shared his thoughts with Adom News reporter Kwadwo Obeng Mireku, stating that some individuals involved in the destruction of the posters are believed to be supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

He pointed to a viral video showing the spokesperson for the Ashanti Regional Minister allegedly destroying posters of an NPP aspirant. Despite this video going viral, no authoritative figures have spoken out against it, according to Dr. Opoku Owusu. He emphasized that this behavior is inconsistent with democratic practices and questioned why no action has been taken.

Dr. Opoku Owusu urged NDC supporters to refrain from such actions, warning that the NDC, too, will hold its internal elections and conferences in the future. He cautioned that retaliatory actions could have adverse effects on the country's peace and stability.

Dr. Opoku Owusu mentioned that, if the President can identify and arrest someone based on an IP address for insulting him, security agencies should also be able to track and apprehend those destroying posters on the streets. Furthermore, he warned that persistent destruction of NPP aspirants' posters, along with the authorities' lack of response, could lead to retaliation when it is the NDC's turn to organize its internal elections.

Consequently, he appealed to the security agencies and other relevant authorities to step in and prevent the situation from deteriorating further.