The National Democratic Congress’ Suame Constituency Youth Organizer, Razak Kaumpa, has been detained by police after being turned over by the party’s leadership.
The suspect, who was accused of inappropriate behaviour, is scheduled to be arraigned today, Thursday. 9th February 2023.
Yesterday, party supporters gathered at the Ashanti Regional Command before moving to the Suntreso District Command, where the suspect is now being held.
Police started looking for Mr. Kuampa in order to apprehend him for inciting political violence in a viral video. The suspect had his statement taken in the presence of some NDC National and Regional Executives.
Evans Amankwaah, the suspect’s lawyer claims that neither his client nor the party is bothered by the detention.
“His caution and charge statement have been taken. They charged him with offensive conduct, and we are to go to court tomorrow. We will cooperate with the law. The detention does not perturb us. He is not worried and I assure the supporters of the NDC that, the youth organizer is in high spirits.”
He in the viral video is seen inciting the NDC members to attack their counterparts in the NPP in the run-up to the 2024 general elections.
In the meantime, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), wants the Police to as a matter of urgency prosecute the NDC Youth Organizer for his utterances.
The party says this will serve as a deterrent to others ahead of the 2024 election.
