The Executive Director of Peace Watch Ghana, Madam Nyankonpa Daniels, has labelled the incident at the one-week observance of the late Akwatia Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi, as a “terrible spectacle” that marred the solemn event.

In a strong call for accountability, Madam Daniels urged the Ghana Police Service to immediately apprehend and prosecute those who harassed and attempted to assault the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah.

“These are some of the reasons why the two major political parties, the NDC and NPP, must address their members and call them to order to curb violent activities,” she stated.

According to Madam Daniels, the persistent failure of law enforcement to severely punish politically motivated lawlessness has emboldened offenders.

To counter this, she emphasised the need for swift action against those involved in the attack, noting that assault is a criminal offense under the Criminal and Other Offences Act.

“All those who made the attempt to attack Asiedu Nketiah ought to be arrested and prosecuted. Especially that lady who was trying to hit him must be arrested,” Madam Daniels said.

“Both the NDC and NPP must do their best to ensure that their members who engage in lawlessness are punished and handed over to the police for prosecution. These acts are undermining our democracy.”

She further condemned the behaviour as a disgrace to the legacy of the late MP.

“What happened was unfortunate. Ernest Kumi was not a violent person; he was a decent politician. For people to engage in that kind of lawlessness during his one-week observance was a disgrace to his legacy,” she remarked.

“I believe the Police should immediately arrest those who wanted to assault the NDC Chairman and his entourage. This is not a witch hunt; it is about discipline. I would be glad if the IGP or the CID boss takes immediate action.”

Madam Daniels recalled the solidarity shown during a previous tragedy when the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong, led a delegation to console the NDC after a helicopter crash.

She highlighted this gesture as proof that political opponents are one people and that the recent actions should be universally condemned.

Looking ahead to the upcoming by-election on September 2, 2025, she stressed the need for both parties to prevent their members from engaging in similar lawlessness. “The by-election is a democratic process and not an opportunity for us to attack each other,” she concluded.