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[VIDEO]: Chaos erupts in Jamestown as NDC, NPP peace walk turns violent

What was thought to be peace walk by supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NPP) in the early hours of Sunday turned violent in Jamestown in the Odododiodio constituency.

According to sources, the violence occurred around the ‘Atta Mills Highway’, at a popular intersection known as ‘One Way’ of the area.

A series of videos that have emerged on social media detailing the incident showed supporters of both parties throwing stones and raining insults on each other.

Though the cause of the violence is unknown, it is said to have occurred among supporters of incumbent NDC MP, Nii Lante Vanderpuye and NPP’s Nii Lante Bannerman.

The two are set to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections on December 7, 2020.

The Police were said to have been called to the scene to calm tempers and have taken written statements about the violence that ensued.

Meanwhile, the leadership of the Police have revealed that the Odododiodio Constituency has some 50 hotspots in its latest assessment of flashpoints ahead of the general elections.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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