We are deeply concerned by the recent attack on Mubarik Abdullah, one of the aspirants in the ongoing NPP parliamentary primaries in the Sunyani West constituency. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, January 27, as Mubarik Abdullah was en route to meet with delegates at Chira.
In an interview with TV3, Mubarik Abdullah, who was visibly injured and bandaged, confirmed the attack and stated that it occurred at around 2 am. He also mentioned that the matter has been reported to the police and that investigations are currently underway.
This unfortunate event has cast a shadow over the ongoing parliamentary primaries in the constituency, where the incumbent Member of Parliament, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, is vying for re-election against Ama Frimpongmaa and Mubarik Abdullah. The safety and security of all candidates and delegates involved in the electoral process are of utmost importance, and we trust that the authorities will conduct a thorough investigation to ensure that those responsible for this attack are brought to justice.
Despite this regrettable incident, we urge all 1,029 delegates expected to cast their ballots today to exercise their democratic right in a peaceful and orderly manner. It is crucial that the democratic process remains unaffected by such acts of violence, and we call for unity and civility as the primaries proceed.
We extend our thoughts and support to Mubarik Abdullah and his team during this challenging time, and we reaffirm our commitment to upholding the principles of democracy and the rule of law. We hope for a swift resolution to this matter and a fair and transparent electoral process for the NPP parliamentary primaries in the Sunyani West constituency.
-source 3news | curated by Sakina Abdullah | Ghana Crimes
