Some 17 constituency youth organisers of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have condemned the alleged actions of the Regional Youth organiser, Nyarko Richard Etornam in the past months.
In a press release signed by all the 17 aggrieved youth organisers on Monday, March 11, they also expressed disappointment at the Regional Executive Committee for failing to ensure the safety and security of party members invited to its office.
This reaction follows attacks on some youth organisers in the region with the latest being Hon. Ahmmed Agbenyadzi, the Youth Organizer for Akropong Constituency at the party’s Regional office.
Hon. Agbenyadzi, upon entering the regional office in honour of an invitation from the Eastern Regional Executive Committee, was ambushed and brutally attacked by thugs allegedly led by Aremiyawu Iddrisu and Awudu Mohamed Sagiru aka Vasco.
Shockingly, Aremiyawu Idrisu openly declared that this unprovoked assault was in retaliation to Ahmmed’s disagreement with Richard Etornam Nyarko, the Eastern Regional Youth Organizer.
Below is the full statement:
EASTERN REGION CONSTITUENCY YOUTH ORGANISERS CONDEMN VIOLENCE AGAINST AKROPONG CONSTITUENCY YOUTH ORGANISER.
Date: 11 March, 2024
For Immediate Release:
We, the undersigned Constituency Youth Organizers of the Eastern Region, issue this release to vehemently condemn the Monday, 5th March 2024 act of violence perpetrated against our colleague Hon. Ahmmed Agbenyadzi, the Youth Organizer for Akropong Constituency.
Hon. Agbenyadzi, upon entering the regional office in honouring an invitation from the Eastern Regional Executive Committee, was ambushed and brutally attacked by thugs led by Aremiyawu Iddrisu and Awudu Mohamed Sagiru aka Vasco. Shockingly, Aremiyawu Idrisu openly declared that this unprovoked assault was in retaliation to Ahmmed’s disagreement with Richard Etornam Nyarko, the Eastern Regional Youth Organizer, indicating a troubling trend of violence associated with Mr. Nyarko Richard Etornam.
This despicable act of violence is not an isolated incident. We recall a similar attack on the New Juaben South Youth Organiser comrade Akorli Mensah Dennis during the NDC presidential and parliamentary primaries last year, suggesting a pattern of behaviour that is deeply concerning. As Regional Youth Organizer, Mr. Nyarko should prioritize the welfare and safety of party members, rather than resorting to intimidation and violence.
Furthermore, we express our disappointment with the Eastern Regional Executive Committee for failing to ensure the safety and security of party members invited to its office. It is unacceptable that party members should fear for their safety when attending official meetings at the regional office.
We call upon national officers and senior party officials to remind Mr. Nyarko of his duty to uphold the values of the party and to cease his involvement in violent acts and anti party behavior against fellow party members. Additionally, we urge the Eastern Regional Executive Committee to take immediate action to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future to protect the name of the party in the region.
In conclusion, we stand in solidarity with Hon. Ahmmed Agbenyadzi and all party members who have been victims of violence. We demand justice and accountability for those responsible for these reprehensible acts.
Signed,
1. Dennis Akorli - Youth Org, NJS
2. Cinevas Ayawaley - Youth Org, Nsawam
3. Awal Mohamed - Youth Org, Nkawkaw
4. Abdul Laatif - Youth Org, Mpraeso
5. Frank Amoah - Youth Org, Abirem
6. Daniel Amoah - Youth Org, Ofoase Ayirebi
7. Seth Abrokwah - Youth Org, Achiase
8. Mohammed Gyimah - Youth Org, Afram Plains North
9. Tikal - Youth Org, Afram Plains South
10. Asante Emmanuel - Youth Org, Asuogyamang
11. Thomas Ntim- Youth Org, Kade
12. Samuel Agyakum - Youth Org, Upper Manya
13. Fred Boateng - Youth Org, Yilo Krobo
14. Brako Kusi - Youth Org, Oda
15. Samuel Aboagye - Youth Org, Atiwa West
16. Kyei Bafour - Youth Org, Atiwa East
17. William Gyimah - Youth Org, NJN
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