TESCON member sustains head injury over alleged Assault by NDC guys at Mahama Lecture

A second-year student of the Christian Service University sustains a head injury and a broken arm after allegedly being assaulted by supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kumasi. The incident occurred during a public lecture organized by the university to mark its 50th anniversary, which was addressed by former President and 2024 flagbearer of the NDC, John Mahama.

The victim, Nana Boakye, an organizer of the NPP’s students’ wing, TESCON, reportedly retorted to Mahama’s description of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign as a “concert party” in his speech. Mahama had taken a swipe at his NPP opponent, saying that Ghanaians are in dire straits and it is not the time for comedy or a concert party.

Many in attendance applauded Mahama’s jab, but Nana Boakye was not amused and jeered at it. He allegedly retorted to the statement, saying; “I also responded and said, ‘Mahama wo boa’ na wo b3 wi’ [Meaning Mahama you’re lying, you will lose]. Later on, I saw a macho man who approached me and gave me a warning that I should be careful. So, I also asked him ‘What have I done’? And the moment I asked him the question, he came directly and slapped me in front of the former President. So on our way out of the auditorium, when we got to the main entrance of the auditorium, I heard another slap. Out of that, I was not able to see anything, and I also saw one guy who held my hand backwards, and they started beating me in my stomach, my head and stuff like that”

According to Nana Boakye, he was slapped by the macho man and later beaten in front of the former President. He was also attacked on his way out of the auditorium and sustained serious injuries.

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The second-year student of Communications has his head wrapped in a bandage and a splint supporting his arm. An attempt to rescue him proved futile as some irate party people broke into an office where he was kept.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region has condemned the incident, describing it as unacceptable. In a statement, the party’s spokesperson, Paul Yandoh, expressed disappointment and called for justice to be served.

The victim has yet to file a complaint with the police. The incident raises concerns about political violence and vigilantism in Ghana, particularly ahead of the upcoming general elections. As tensions rise between political parties, it is essential that all parties exercise restraint and promote peaceful dialogue.

As Ghana prepares for its next general election, it is crucial that all stakeholders work together to promote peace and avoid incidents like this that can escalate into violence. We hope that this incident serves as a wake-up call for all political parties to prioritize peaceful politics and respect for human rights.

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