The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of deploying thugs at the Wenchi Presby electoral area in the ongoing Akwatia by-election.
Speaking to Citi News’ Charles Owusu Kumi on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Mr. Mustapha alleged that the men were brought in to intimidate voters and suppress turnout.
“This is our stronghold, so you can understand the attempts to suppress votes so that they take advantage of it. I will not allow that. The process is still ongoing, and I can see the security beefing up; that is fair and acceptable.
“You can see NDC machomen men behind us, they claimed they didn’t bring ‘machomen’, they have brought in ‘machomen’. They should stop the hypocrisy that they didn’t bring in ‘machomen’ and so on and so forth,” he claimed.
Mr. Mustapha, however, expressed confidence that the security agencies would maintain order in the crucial by-election.
“I’m hoping that the security will be up to the task and be able to hold forth. So far, it’s okay,” he added.
The Akwatia by-election, triggered by the passing of the sitting MP, is currently ongoing across 119 polling stations, with over 50,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots. Security presence has been visibly increased in key areas, including Wenchi and Vawaso, to ensure a peaceful process.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
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