The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mining Committee has vehemently denied allegations made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that it is recruiting thugs in the Obuasi East Constituency to disrupt the upcoming December 7, 2024, elections.¹
According to NPP National Organiser Nana Boakye, the NDC was conducting private security training disguised as legitimate activities in the area. However, the NDC Mining Committee Secretary, Samuel Hadjor, dismissed these accusations as baseless and unfounded.
A Commitment to Peaceful Elections
Hadjor emphasized that the NDC remains committed to peaceful elections and warned against attempts to tarnish the party’s image.
He highlighted that the NDC Mining Committee held a public mining conference on November 12, 2024, at Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi, which was widely advertised and covered by major media outlets.
Fear and Frustration
Hadjor suggested that the accusations stem from the NPP’s fear and frustration as the party struggles to regain the trust of mining communities. He noted that the NDC’s mining policy has brought hope to miners and small-scale operators, making the NPP apprehensive about losing support.
A Call to Action
Reiterating the NDC’s commitment to peaceful elections, Hadjor urged Ghanaians to disregard the claims and focus on the issues at hand. He encouraged Ghanaians to vote massively for John Dramani Mahama and all NDC parliamentary candidates on December 7, 2024.
