NDC accuses NPP of orchestrating the arrest of Jane Naana’s motorcycle escorts.
Written by GliveRadio Accra on June 28, 2024
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is accusing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of orchestrating the arrest of 35 Okada riders who accompanied its running mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, to Abuakwa North in the Eastern region. The party claims the arrests are politically motivated.
In Akyem-Tafo, Eastern Region, reports indicate that a joint team of Police and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) officials from Koforidua conducted an operation resulting in the arrest of 35 Okada riders and the confiscation of their motorbikes on Thursday. The riders had participated in a campaign event with Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
Authorities maintain the operation was routine, aimed at addressing issues such as unlicensed riders and unregistered motorbikes. However, David Kwame Akrofi, Chairman of the Okada Riders Association in the area, questioned the timing of the arrests.
NDC’s Communications Officer for Abuakwa North, Alhaji Wahab Amadu, directly accused the Municipal Chief Executive, Alhaji Umar Bodinga, and the NPP parliamentary candidate, Nana Kwame Ampaw Addo Frimpong, of orchestrating the arrests. He alleged this was a deliberate attempt to disrupt the campaign and intimidate NDC supporters.
Alhaji Wahab called on regional and national NDC executives to intervene and secure bail for the detained riders. Meanwhile, the NPP has not yet responded to these allegations.
As of now, the detained Okada riders remain in custody pending further legal proceedings.