Ablekuma North Violence : Your words are shameful – Sammi Awuku slams NDC

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC), saying the party lacks the moral authority to compare the recent violent incident at Ablekuma North to past events at Ayawaso West Wuogon and Techiman South.

His comments follow remarks by some NDC members who likened the assault on Minister Hawa Koomson to the violence experienced by their own members in previous elections. Some in the NDC have suggested the New Patriotic Party (NPP) “deserved” the incident, framing it as payback for earlier episodes under NPP leadership.

Responding to these comparisons, Sammi Awuku, a former National Youth Organiser of the NPP, rejected any moral equivalence.

In a Facebook post, he wrote:

“Yesterday’s electoral violence incident at Ablekuma North is deeply troubling. Politics should never be reduced to chaos, intimidation, or violence. But let me also say this: The NDC, particularly the Mahama-led administration, has no moral right to speak about Ayawaso West Wuogon or Techiman South after yesterday’s happenings.

You cannot remain silent in the face of misconduct carried out by individuals believed to be aligned with your party, and then attempt to claim the high ground when it suits you. That selective outrage is loud, and it is shameful.”

Awuku also expressed disappointment in civil society groups for not speaking out against the violence, noting their silence on the matter.

“Equally disappointing is the noisy silence of civil society and advocacy groups, faith-based leaders, and the National Peace Council. Still, we, as the New Patriotic Party (NPP: Development in Freedom), cannot afford to be discouraged or divided.

Yes, some of us are disappointed. Some of us have questions. But the time to nag should be over. It’s time to rebuild. It’s time to energise the base. It’s time to get back on the ground and reconnect with our people.”