52 years Nana Akwasi Gyamerah an indigene of Kuntenase in the Bosomtwe District of Ashanti region has been allegedly assaulted by some members of the ruling National Democratic Congress vigilante group at Fumso for making waves that connote change at the convoy of President John Mahama
The victim, according to report was attending a funeral when some men clad in green NDC shirt believed to be members of NDC security force assaulted Nana Akwasi Gyamerah openly. The security force accused the victim of signifying President Mahama’s government should not be allowed to continue but rather be changed.
President Mahama’s campaign team was returning from Apagya in the Adansi South District at the beginning of a 4-day campaign tour of the Ashanti region.
The victim, Nana Akwasi Gyamerah in an interview with Nhyira FM said he has been in pains after being hit in the chest and cheek several times with bruises on all over.
According to the victim’s nephew, Asiedu Kofi Abraham stated that says he was also assaulted by the ‘machomen’ in his bid to rescue his uncle adding that come what may, they will pursue the case until justice prevail. “This matter will not end here. Even if we have to go to court, we will go. If we should go to Otumfuo [Asantehene], we will go. My uncle is in pains,†he yelled
However, spokesperson for the Ashanti Regional NDC campaign Samed Akalilu declared the party will investigate the assault case once it comes to its attention.
“That has not come to my attention so it would be difficult for me to pass a verdict or comment.â€
Samed Akalilu expressed his shock at the incident saying President John Dramani Mahama runs one of the most decent campaigns ahead of 2016 elections.
"We run one of the most disciplined and most decent campaigns in recent time. John Mahama represents peace. He has always said this that he’s not divisive, he’s not diabolic ; he loves his people and he has united Ghana and everybody who follows John Dramani Mahama tries to emulates his behavior, he explainedâ€