NDC Parliamentary Candidate Denounces Violent Interruption at Manifesto Event in Berekum West

Berekum west: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Berekum West Constituency, Mr. Dickson Kyere-Duah, has publicly condemned the alleged violent disruption of a community manifesto event in Jinijini, the capital of the constituency. According to Ghana News Agency, the incident occurred during a live broadcast intended to facilitate direct communication between constituents and their elected representatives. The event was part of a broader effort by the NDC to engage community members in the democratic process by understanding their concerns, suggestions, and aspirations. The disruption, described by the NDC as an attack on both the press and democracy itself, reportedly involved members of the ruling party and its officials. The statement issued by Mr. Kyere-Duah emphasized that such actions are a severe affront to the principles of democracy, freedom of the press, and the rights of the constituents to be informed and engaged in political discourse. "Violence has no place in ou r politics, and leaders who resort to such tactics demonstrate a lack of respect for the people they are supposed to serve," the statement read. The NDC candidate reiterated his commitment to fostering an environment of peaceful dialogue and constructive engagement. He urged the community to reject violence and work towards building a more open, transparent, and progressive Berekum West. The statement also highlighted the candidate's dedication to ensuring that all voices within the constituency are heard and that their concerns are addressed, aiming for a stronger and more prosperous region.