The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred during political campaign activities in the Agona West Constituency of the Central Region.
The shooting incident happened on the evening of Sunday, October 27, 2024.
In a statement issued on Monday, October 28, 2024, the police confirmed that four people sustained injuries during the clash.
Two of the victims were treated for their injuries and discharged, while the remaining two are still hospitalized and receiving medical care.
Police say they are closing in on the suspected shooter.
“The Police have been actively working on the case throughout Sunday night when the incident happened and are closing in on the perpetrator to get him arrested to face justice,” a police statement read.
As the groups crossed paths, gunshots rang out, injuring Haruna Rashid, who serves as the campaign manager for Chris Arthur.
Rashid sustained a gunshot wound to his ribs and was immediately transported to the Agona Swedru Government Hospital for medical attention.
Subsequently, the NPP PC, a former aide to the incumbent MP, accused the latter of orchestrating the attack on him and his people.
Mr Arthur claimed that Ms Morrison is hurt from her defeat in the NPP primary and has been inciting her supporters to engage in violent acts.
However, the Agona West MP has refuted the claims, stressing that her supporters were not responsible for the gunfire.
According to Ms Morrison, she was unaware of the gunfire and she did not hear shots being fired.
She said she only learned of the incident afterwards.
Read the full statement below;
