The Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir Hammond, has filed a police report against James Klutse Avedzi, the NDC Member of Parliament for Ketu North constituency, over an alleged assault.
Speaking to the media at the premises of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, KT Hammond expressed his frustration, accusing Avedzi of physically pushing him during a discussion.
“Avedzi was pushing me and I have filed a police report. We are human beings in that parliament and must exhibit human instincts. We are not animals to exhibit animalistic instincts,” Hammond stated.
He further explained the incident, saying, “I do not understand why, during a discussion with my colleagues, I wasn’t even talking to him but was speaking to my nephew, Ato Forson. This man came out of nowhere and started pushing me. I kept telling him he can’t push me, but he kept pushing me about five times. I have filed a complaint.”
The tensions between KT Hammond and several NDC MPs have been escalating, particularly around disputes regarding the majority in Parliament.
The incident on Thursday, November 7, 2024, captured on video and shared on the social media platform X, shows KT Hammond in a heated exchange with several NDC MPs near the Grand Arena at the Accra International Conference Centre.
During the altercation, Hammond was heckled by Avedzi, further intensifying the confrontation.
This took place shortly after Speaker Alban Bagbin adjourned proceedings following a boycott of Parliament by NPP MPs.
Watch the video below:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
