Richard Ahiagbah with the younger man who was overwhelmed, Nana Boakye
Following the outrage at how Nana Boakye, a student at Christian Service University College, was brutally assaulted by people recognized as thugs affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has condemned the incident.
The assault occurred throughout a speech by former President John Dramani Mahama, when Boakye retorted, “Mahama will lose,” in response to remarks directed at Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
After this incident, Richard Ahiagbah visited Nana Boakye on the morning of Saturday, June 22, 2024, to precise his help and has since condemned the assault on the younger man.
Speaking on the matter, Ahiagbah highlighted the gravity of the scenario, emphasizing that no Ghanaian ought to endure such unprovoked and lawless abuse for exercising their proper to free speech.
“It is totally unacceptable for anybody to be assaulted for merely expressing their opinion.
“Nana Boakye did nothing fallacious by disagreeing with former President Mahama. The try by the Ashanti NDC to downplay this subject is equally troubling,” he stated.
Ahiagbah’s remarks mirror the broader sentiments inside the NPP and amongst some Ghanaians who’re appalled by the incident.
The NPP director of communications additional referred to as for quick motion from regulation enforcement authorities, criticizing the police for his or her inaction in apprehending the perpetrators.
“It is deeply troubling that the police haven’t taken motion to arrest these chargeable for this vicious assault on Nana Boakye. We demand justice for him and an intensive investigation into this matter,” he added.
The assault on Nana Boakye has raised severe considerations about political intolerance and the security of people who select to voice dissenting opinions.
The National Communications Director of the NPP, Richard Ahiagbah, is, due to this fact, urging the federal government and related authorities to make sure the safety of free speech and to carry these chargeable for such acts of violence accountable.
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