The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for failing to direct its caution to Ernest Frimpong, the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate for Amenfi East, for inciting residents against the military.
The party in Atstamebet wondered why the GAF generalised its statement when they knew those who made the comments.
The NDC also slammed the military hierarchy for failing to disclose in its statement any report to the police about the threats issued by the candidate.
“Rather than spend time cautioning the general public in your 5-paragraphed release on information they already know, be bold, confident, courageous and assertively stern to call out and caution Mr. Ernest Frimpong: he called for the attacks on your men and NOT the general public.
As a responsible state institution, nowhere did you indicate that you have lodged a report at the relevant authority, in this case the Police, and if you indeed have not done that yet, please do. It demonstrates your commitment to the rule of law, due processes and the respect for same.”
The NDC statement which was signed by Elikem Kotoko, the Deputy National Organizer said the country is preparing for major elections come December 07, 2024 which obviously is a “make or break” for the country and its citizens because the nation’s progress is at stake, if such red flags are not nipped in the bud now, it foretells future danger and will encourage civilian-military confrontations, which is something we as citizens abhor.
The statement suggested that: “To promote the peace, security and safety of citizens you spelt out in your release, be bold, firm, objective and fair in the discharge of your duties as enshrined in the 1992 constitution. We have had other Commanders-in-Chief of the Ghanaian Armed Forces (GAF) and the institution never sunk this low: soldiers are not cowards, they are bold, fearless and at all times disciplined. You must hold these virtue in high esteem at all times regardless of which political party is in power.”
The NDC further expressed it readiness to file an official complaint with the CID to have the NPP’s candidate investigated for his comments.
“If the top hierarchy of the GAF doesn’t find it worthwhile to seek justice for the innocent junior ranks who are put/sent in harm’s way, we in the NDC will deem it a national duty to do so and by this letter will be lodging an official complaint with the CID of the Ghanaian Police Service to ensure that perpetrators of such heinous crimes and Mr Ernest Frimpong who incited illegal miners are brought to book.
In conclusion, just as you encouraged the General public to channel their concerns and grievances through your Department of Public Relations, we want to encourage you to fight for the innocent junior ranks who have become victims of reckless, unguarded, offensive and unlawful, statements such as that of Mr. Ernest Frimpong who seeks to be elected to hold an office in the legislature.”
Read the full statement below
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
