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Chiefs bolt as man’s ear is chopped off in clash between NPP, NDC supporters over DRIP machines

A reported clash between supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is said to have left an individual with a severed ear in the Gomoa West Constituency of the Central Region.

According to a report by GhOne TV, a brawl erupted during the commissioning of some earthmoving equipment received by the constituency as part of the government’s District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP).

A video of the incident, sighted by GhanaWeb, shows the machines, including vehicles, parked at the venue while supporters engaged in a heated confrontation.

Some cars, suspected of belonging to government officials and senior civil servants present for the event, were also speeding away from the venue.

According to the GhOne TV report, some chiefs who were present for the event had to take to their heels when the violence erupted.

As part of the government’s effort to enhance Ghana’s road network, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, July 31, launched the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) and commissioned essential equipment at Black Star Square in Accra.

A major component of the programme includes the distribution of a comprehensive fleet of 2,240 pieces of equipment, including motor graders, backhoes, rollers, wheel loaders, bulldozers, tipper trucks, concrete mixers, water tankers, and low beds, expected to be crucial in improving the nation’s road network.

The onward distribution of the machines to the district levels, however, has been characterised by apprehension between members of the two main political parties.

The decision by the ruling party to adorn some of the equipment with its colours and posters of its presidential and parliamentary candidates has led to violence in some constituencies.

A court at Awutu Breku in the Central Region, on Monday, September 16, 2024, for instance, granted bail to three NDC members after they were earlier remanded into custody for removing posters belonging to the NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Awutu Senya West, Eugene Arhin.

Appearing in court on Monday, September 16, 2024, the suspects, including the NDC Communications Officer for Awutu Senya West, Cassius Otoo Larbi, were granted self-recognisance bail by the presiding judge, Her Ladyship Naomi Konto.

The suspects were arrested for allegedly removing the NPP candidate’s posters from some earthmoving machines delivered to the constituency under the government’s District Road Improvement Project (DRIP).

They are also accused of threatening to deal with an eyewitness who captured their actions on video.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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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