NPP writes to IGP over HQ raid

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Kudalor demanding the outcome of investigations into a dawn raid at its headquarters last year.

On November 23, 2015, a group of armed persons in military uniform raided the headquarters and the Kokomlemle offices of the main opposition party and allegedly carted some items in sacks from the offices including weapons during their operations.

Eleven people were arrested for their alleged involvement in the unlawful night raid, which saw the invaders overpower the “Invisible Forces” security men at the party office and had them locked up and their phones taken from them.

In a letter dated May 30, 2016 to the IGP, the acting general secretary of the NPP John Boadu said: “We will like to know the extent of work done on the criminal aspect of the raid.”

“Our lawyer in-charge of the case inform us that, the attitude of the Police in finding lasting solution to this matter has been lukewarm,” the letter sighted by Starrfmonline.com added.

“We are as per this letter asking for the status of the said incident for prompt decision and action.”

Below is the full letter:

THE IGP
GHANA POLICE SERVICE
NATIONAL HEAQUARTERS
ACCRA

MAY 30, 2016

Dear Sir,

STATUS OF THE DAWN RAID OF OUR OFFICES IN ASYLUM DOWN AND KOKOMLEMLE
On Monday, November 23, 2015, some armed persons in Military uniform stormed and raided the Offices of the New Patriotic Party in both Asylum Down and Kokomlemle.

Four days after, the Party held a Press Conference and made known the findings of our own internal investigations.

We asked pertinent questions that bothers on the Police Official Vehicle used, the Military Uniform and the AK-47 weapon.

The Police in their response informed us that they will conduct a forensic search on the weapon and get back to us as early as possible.

We will like to know the extent of work done on the criminal aspect of the raid.

Our lawyer in-charge of the case inform us that, the attitude of the Police in finding lasting solution to this matter has been lukewarm.

We are as per this letter asking for the status of the said incident for prompt decision and action.

Waiting for your immediate response.

Yours Sincerely

JOHN BOADU
GENERAL SECRETARY (AG)