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National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr. Johnson Asideu Nketiah has justified the action by some leading members of the party taking blood oaths with a sword.

To him, there is little difference between the Presidential Oath or Oath or Allegiance and the recent controversial viral video that captures some NDC Executives 

A video that has gone viral on social media shows Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, a former NDC Director of Elections and other officials swearing an oath using a sword. 

In the said video, a man placed a piece of fabric on the bare floor, asked for oil, and ordered that the NDC gurus step on it without their shoes while swearing the oath with a sword, which is like the mythical Excalibur sword borne by King Arthur.

During the ceremony, they promised to be loyal and defend the NDC at all times and not sell out the party for money in the upcoming elections. They further swore that should they go contrary to what they are required to do they will die with their firstborns.

But their action has generated a lot of conversation on social media with sections of those who play within the political space not too comfortable with the content of the video.

In contrast to the public opinion, Mr. Asiedu Nketia who was speaking on Neat FM, said swearing an oath is not a crime.

".....the oath of office taken is to ensure truthfulness and honesty in their lines of duty. Oath swearing helps to keep the Oath takers in check otherwise they suffer the consequence thereof.....if a President decides to put his life on the line in defence of the constitution then i don't see anything wrong done by his executives who decided to put their firstborns on the line," he said. 

When questioned about the source of the video, the NDC National Chairman revealed that the video was taken about four years ago. he added that oath swearing is a normal practice within the NDC. 

''Every elected executive within the NDC party swears an oath. Until you swear the oath, you will not be recognized as an executive,' he added.