Government condemns shooting at NDC Regional Office in Kumasi

Government has condemned the reported shooting incident that took place at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Regional Headquarters in the Ashanti Region, leaving one person dead and several others injured.

A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency(GNA) and signed by Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Information expressed the condolences of government to the bereaved family and wished those injured a speedy recovery.

It said the Police in its preliminary investigations has revealed that it was on a manhunt for four persons in connection with the incident.

The statement therefore urged the Police to speed up investigations to bring the perpetrators to book.

“Government reiterates that violence should be eschewed from all spheres of our national life. Citizens and groups are further encouraged to desist from actions that create a state of insecurity in our nation,” the statement noted.

Source: GNA