Violence disrupted the National Democratic Congress (NDC) branch executive elections in the Assin Central Constituency after a deputy constituency youth organiser aspirant was allegedly assaulted at the Bamboo Factory polling station in Assin Fosu.
The victim, Yaw Owusu, sustained serious injuries and was initially taken to St Francis Xavier Hospital before being referred to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for specialist treatment.
According to Mr Owusu, the violence erupted following a dispute over alleged electoral irregularities during the branch women’s organiser election.
He claimed election officials announced that 17 delegates were present to vote, but 25 ballots were counted after voting, prompting him and some supporters to question what they believed was over-voting.
Mr Owusu alleged that moments after raising the concerns, a group of unidentified men believed to be affiliated with the opposing camp attacked him with sticks and sharp objects.
“They ended up twisting my neck,” he recounted.
Medical reports indicate that he suffered a fractured neck, an eye injury, head injuries and suspected spinal injuries, leading to his transfer to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for further treatment.
Mr Owusu has appealed to the NDC National Executive, particularly National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, to intervene, while calling on the police to identify and prosecute those responsible for the attack.
The incident has been reported to the Central North Regional Police Command, which has commenced investigations.
