Former President John Mahama has alleged that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is training thugs in batches at Asutuare to cause mayhem during the 2020 polls.
Speaking about electoral violence during a visit by the Ghana Journalists Association, Mr Mahama said he prays the level of violence that marred the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election is not repeated on a nationwide scale.
“We remember what happened in Ayawaso West Wuogon. I pray that, God forbid, nothing like that ever happens again. But you know the issue of vigilantes, especially one party is training vigilantes.
“I remember at the time of Ayawaso West Wuogon, there was a letter that came out asking party executives to bring able-bodied people to be trained as security.
“Since then, we have evidence that those people have been to Asutuare and trained in batches over and over again in all kinds of combat techniques and other things.
“It’s is a worry that Ayawaso West Wuogon will be repeated on a larger scale than it did”, Mr Mahama, who is the main opposition National Democratic Congress’ 2020 flag bearer said.
He added: “This was only a by-election but the way things are going and from what we are hearing, it is possible that some sinister force is preparing to wreak violence during the [general] elections and this is something that we must look at.”
Source: classfmonline.com
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This corrupt Kanazoe ford bribe taker has no plans and programme for our country.... Defeat is stirring him in the face......
John "the Looter" Dramani Mahama should be the last person to warn or advise Ghanaians about political vigilantism. The NDC from its founder to John Mahama have operated and terrorized innocent Ghanaians on daily basis and to win controversial elections. Mahama has no credibility whatsoever to speak on this issue because the NPP doesn't have any record of using thugs or vigilantes to win elections. The NPP has won elections by free and fair method since its existence!
Mr former president please tell us your alternative policies. You had all the time under the sun to govern this country and what did we see? I am patiently waiting to hear him whenever he meets nurses and teacher trainees.
Please bring the evidence ooo and stop speculation. You same person showed a misleading videos to diplomate and has since not apologized for lying. One point you said you haven't being paid for months, cross checked your were lying. Bring one policy idea for us to discuss and stop propaganda. You're a former Prez Please
Tell us your plans Mr expresident
Already defeated by your utterances, it is clearly written on the walls of Ghana that you will never win any elections in Ghana, just tell Ghanaians what you will do when voted into power, up till now you have not mentioned any, even one, to convince the good people of Ghana, likewise NPP in 2015-2016, emphasizing one free SHS, 1V1D, Ambulance for all constituencies, restoring Teachers and Nurses training allowances, etc. etc. give us a break gay man, coming to steal and giving Nyinahin Bauxite to your brother and your wife controlling Ministry of Finance, directing payment to contractors, especially her favorites.
The campaign of lies has already started with the NDC and its flag bearer. Watch out everyone!!!!!
The sinful man runs when no man pursues. Electoral Violence must not be encouraged at any level but I wonder how the Presidential candidate for NDC should be crying foul, unless it is a sign of desperation and defeat. During the reigns of NDC what didn't we see at Atiwa, Chiripone only two mention few. What happened to the Victims and the need for justice is history. Please continue to nurture your electoral defeat and give us a break.