The Agona West NPP Constituency Nasara Coordinator, Haruna Rashid, is in critical condition after allegedly being shot during a campaign clash in Agona Nyarkrom, in Ghana’s Central Region.

According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday, October 27, 2024, around 9 p.m. while Rashid was traveling with the convoy of Agona West NPP Parliamentary Candidate, Chris Arthur. Three other individuals were also reported injured.

Police sources indicate that supporters of Chris Arthur and Cynthia Morrison, a rival candidate, encountered each other while campaigning in the same area. Tensions reportedly escalated when Arthur’s convoy came upon a roadblock allegedly set up by Morrison’s supporters.

As the convoy attempted to turn away, shots were fired, and Rashid, who also serves as Arthur’s campaign manager, was struck in the ribs. Arthur recounted the incident, explaining that as they approached Nyarkrom Township, they encountered the blockage.

“We decided to change direction, but it was too late,” Arthur said.

Arthur described how unidentified individuals first poured alcohol on their driver, causing him to lose control, before two men approached and shot Rashid. Rashid was initially rushed to Agona Swedru Municipal Hospital and has since been transferred to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment due to the severity of his injuries.

Agona West NPP Constituency Chairman, Alhaji Jibri Tanko, condemned the violence and urged all supporters to avoid intimidation tactics. “We will not allow anyone to intimidate us in this election,” he stated firmly.

Additionally, two supporters from Cynthia Morrison’s camp sustained gunshot injuries and are receiving treatment at the Agona Nyarkrom Health Center as investigations continue.

Source: Myjoyonline.com