A violent clash between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Akomadan, Offinso North Constituency, has left one person dead.
The confrontation reportedly erupted over the distribution of fertilizers promised to local farmers after the elections.
Fred Gyei Asamoah, the newly-elected NPP Member of Parliament for Offinso North, had earlier pledged to distribute fertilizers to farmers in the area. The fertilizers, delivered before the elections, were to be shared following the announcement of results.
On Monday at around 8 a.m., a group of NDC supporters gathered at Akomadan Cocoa Shell, demanding that the NPP party executives hand over the fertilizers.
On Monday around 8 a.m., NDC supporters gathered at Akomadan Cocoa Shell, demanding that NPP executives release the fertilizers without party-based restrictions. They argued that the resources were intended for all farmers, not just party affiliates.
The disagreement escalated into violence, leading to the death of one individual, suspected to be an NDC supporter. Authorities are investigating the incident as tensions continue to rise in the constituency.
