NDC demo: Police begin investigation into shooting incident in Kumasi | Elections

The National Democratic Congress demonstration on September 17 was largely peaceful until an alleged shooting incident in Kumasi that injured a police officer on duty to ensure the safety of protesters.

The Ghanaian police responded immediately and announced that they had begun investigating the shooting incident.

Reports collected by Peacefmonline.com There were some public outbursts when police used tear gas in an attempt to disperse the angry crowd.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) launched a nationwide demonstration to express its dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission’s handling of the voters’ register, a key document for ensuring credible elections on December 7.

However, the Kumasi edition of the “Enough is Enough” demonstration saw clashes between some misguided youths and the police when they attempted to enter the Electoral Commission premises.

In a statement released on Tuesday, police said: “The demonstration ended peacefully in all locations, except for an isolated incident in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. In Kumasi, contrary to the agreement between the police and the organizers, the protesters attempted to enter the Electoral Commission compound and pelted the police with stones.”

“The police managed to bring the situation under control and restore calm. However, one police officer was injured in the incident and is currently receiving medical attention. The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, contacted him by phone and wished him well. The police have now begun investigations into the incident.”

“The Inspector General of Police and the entire leadership of the Police Service wish to express their deep gratitude to all police officers across the country for their continued patriotic devotion and commitment to security, law and order in our beloved country,” It was added to express my appreciation to the stakeholders.