The Volta Regional Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have called on the Ghana Police Service to take action against Richard Ahiagbah, the Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for allegedly violating the country’s electoral laws.
During the 2020 general elections, Mr. Ahiagbah admitted that his name was not in the voter register for the Ketu South constituency but was still allowed to cast his ballot. This has prompted the NDC to demand accountability and justice in ensuring adherence to electoral regulations.
The NDC’s plea comes in the wake of the recent arrest of Hopeson Adorye, a key member of the Movement for Change, on charges related to alleged detonation of dynamites in the Volta Region during the 2016 General Elections. The Volta Regional Secretary of the NDC, James Gunu, highlighted the need for a thorough investigation into all allegations to uphold electoral integrity.
Gunu emphasized that Richard Ahiagbah, like Hopeson Adorye, should face arrest for his involvement in electoral fraud. He stressed the importance of law enforcement agencies conducting comprehensive probes to ensure justice is served and electoral misconduct is curbed.
“If Hopseson Adorye is guilty, Richard Ahiagbah is equally guilty of electoral fraud and I expect the Ghana Police Service to pick him up and investigate him because he personally confessed this,” Gunu stated in an interview with Accra-based TV3.
The NDC is advocating for a fair and transparent process in addressing electoral irregularities, emphasizing the need for all individuals implicated to be held accountable for their actions. The party remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding democratic principles and ensuring a level playing field for all political participants in Ghana.
