An NPP supporter stabbed for allegedly singing Party’s
song
Tema, Oct. 13, Ghanadot/GNA -- Janet Nyarkoah 23, a resident
of Kakasunaka No 1, near Tema, last Wednesday narrowly
escaped death after she was allegedly stabbed for singing a
campaign song of New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The victim, who had a wound at her left abdomen, said the
timely intervention of neighbours saved her life when Efo
Yao, the alleged assailant stabbed her after they had been
separated from a scuffle.
Tema Community 22 Police that arrested Yao, has been granted
police enquiry bail as investigations into the case
continued.
Janet told Ghana News Agency (GNA) that she together with
three friends, were singing the NPP song “Naa Nana, naa
Shwuo” (This is Nana, this is the elephant) when they
returned from an NPP rally addressed by NPP Flag bearer,
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
She said when they reached their neighbourhood at about 2030
hours, Yao emerged from a kiosk and scolded them for making
noise and disturbing him during which he assaulted Janet
during a scuffle attracted people to the scene.
Janet said after they had been separated, Yao emerged behind
her with a knife and stabbed her on the left abdomen.
A police medical form certified by Dr Martin Dum, of Tema
General Hospital confirmed that Janet had been stabbed with
a deep wound on the flank.
GNA
