NDC condemns burning of judge's car

Accra, Nov. 17, GNA - The National Democratic Congress on Wednesday condemned last weekend's burning of Judge Victor Ofoe's car describing it as reprehensible.

In a statement, the NDC said it regrets that despite efforts by the government "to crack down on acts of vandalism, some base and incorrigible elements in the society will still persist in causing panic among decent citizens whose only offence is that they have the courage of their conviction."

Mr Ofoe's Mazda car was burned on Friday night in his house by unknown persons. Police say they are investigating. The judge earlier in the week passed a 90-day sentence on former editor of the Free Press, Eben Quarcoo for defaming the First Lady.

The NDC statement said the party notes that "these elements have a protracted history of verbal assaults on the judiciary whenever verdicts do not go their way."

The statement reassured the general party that the NDC would not be involved in any counter-demonstration on November 25 when opposition parties demonstrate against the government's economic policies.

"The Progressive Alliance is a very well focussed group determined to show the way in peace, democracy and decorum, so vital for a stable and prosperous nation.

"It is our fervent hope that our opponents will take a leaf from our vision and give peace a chance, for once."