Mahama Stoned In Kumasi … 2 People Arrested

From Richard Owusu-Akyaw, Kumasi
The President John Dramani Mahama's convoy was allegedly pelted with stones at Onwe and Kwaso, all in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality on Tuesday, during the first day of his tour of Ashanti region.

The Chronicle has gathered that the vehicle in which the President was traveling was not hit, but vehicles belonging to Ejisuman Senior High School and Kumasi Polytechnic, which were conveying party faithfuls were affected.  Two persons reportedly got injured in the process.

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, who is touring the Ashanti Region, was returning from Pease, where he had cut the sod for the construction of a new campus for Kumasi Polytechnic. Meanwhile, the Ejisu Divisional Police Commander, Supt Laar Baman who confirmed the incident to Metro FM indicated that an arrest has been made at Essienimpong and hoped his assistance will help the police to investigate the case.

He, however, condemned the act and called on Ghanaian youth to remain calm and never allow themselves to be used by politicians, especially as election 2016 draws near.

Mr. Mutala Mohammed, Ejisu-Juaben Constituency Vice Chairman for the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has meanwhile accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the attack.

He claimed on Kumasi-based FOX FM morning show Wednesday morning that the NPP bussed people there to attack the NDC.

But former Assembly man for Essienimpong, Aaron Duah rubbished the allegations by the NDC. He defended the NPP that no one threw stones at the President’s convoy, explaining that the masses thronged to the road side to take a glance at the President.

Mr. Duah indicated that some of the people who lined up along the route complained bitterly about increases in tariffs. The former assemblyman described the allegations as fabricated and baseless, against the background that the Regional NDC chairman had once shot into his own car and reported to the police that he had been attacked.