NPP accuses ruling NDC of arming supporters

The opposition NPP (New Patriotic Party) has accused the leadership of the ruling NDC (National Democratic Congress) in the Northern Region of arming some of its supporters to cause mayhem during the presidential run-off.

Speaking at a joint rally of parties in opposition in Tamale on Sunday, Mr Mohammed Amin, NPP parliamentary candidate for the Choggu-Tishigu constituency, said the party has evidence of the arms distribution and would formally complain to the police.

Mr Amin warned that if the police fail to investigate the allegation within one week, he would lead a street demonstration against the regional police command. Mr Amin said it was unfortunate that the people of Northern Ghana, who have seen little change under the PNDC/NDC government, still vote massively for it.

He said the December 28 presidential run-off is an opportunity for the people of Northern Ghana to redeem their image "by voting for Mr J.A. Kufour who represents positive change".

Dr Adam Nasser of the CPP said the run-off is the vote for either truth or falsehood, adding that the NPP stands for truth. He said there was no way the CPP could go with the NDC and its allies, which, he said, are united by a common objective to loot the country.

Dr Nasser said Mr Martin Amidu, the NDC presidential running mate's assertion that two million of NDC supporters did not vote in the December 7 election is aimed at preparing the ground to rig and called for vigilance at all levels