Spio drags EC, IGP, two others to court over Ayawaso violence

A flagbearer aspirant for the National Democratic Congress, Ekwow Spio Garbrah has dragged the National Security Minister and three other state institutions to court, over political violence at Ayawaso West Wuogon in the Greater Accra Region.

The suit at the High Court also names the Electoral Commission, the Inspector-General of Police and Attorney-General as the other defendants. 

Among the declarations, is one calling on the Attorney-General to present a bill dealing with surging political thuggery linked to violence during the recent bye-election, 

The plaintiff Ekwow Spio-Garbrah who also aspires to become President, wants the court to order the Attorney-General to have the bill in place within 90 days.

Source: Myjoyonline