Jamal denies planning violence at Akwatia
Akwatia (E/R), Aug. 10,
Ghandot/GNA – Mr. Baba Jamal, the Eastern Regional
Deputy Minister, has denied planning to disrupt the the
re-run of parliamentary election in six polling stations at
Akwatia Constituency, on August 18.
He said there was no iota of truth in stories being peddled
by his political opponents that he was planning to bring
“macho” men to cause confusion during the re-run.
Mr Jamal was speaking at the launch of the National Mosquito
Control Programme in the Kwaebibirem District, at Akwatia.
He asked the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop its campaign
of lies and be ready to accept defeat in the election since
he would wrest the seat.
Mr Jamal asked the people of Akwatia to disabuse their minds
that he and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would
cause confusion, insecurity and violence in the area.
He called for an end to what he described as “unnecessary
tension” so that voters in the six polling stations would be
able to vote peacefully.
The chief of Akwatia, Osabarima Kofi Boateng III cautioned
people who would take the laws into their own hands and
disturb the peace of the town, adding that he would not
tolerate any indiscipline nor sit down unconcerned for
anyone to create disorder in the community.
Mr Jamal is contesting the Akwatia seat on the ticket of the
NDC with Dr Kofi Asare of the NPP, Mr Samuel Agyei of the
Convention Peoples’ Party (CPP) and two Independent
candidates, Mr Basil Ahiable and Mr Samuel Abrokwah.
GNA
