A youth organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ada constituency has accused Mr Emmanuel Tetteh Kabu, the constituency chairman of the party, of physically assaulting him during a meeting on Wednesday.
Mr Michael Siameh, the youth organiser for the Lenobinya Branch A of the NDC, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that he was allegedly slapped by the chairman during a discussion over internal party matters, claiming to be experiencing sharp pains in his head, neck, and other parts of his body following the incident.
He indicated that the confrontation arose during a discussion concerning alleged appointments of friends and families, including individuals affiliated with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) into public positions within the district.
He said tensions escalated after he commented on a social media post made by the party’s communication officer about the appointments, which reportedly did not sit well with the chairman.
“I only made a contribution to the statement, but the chairman was upset and insisted that I should have consulted him before making any comments. During the conversation, he warned me not to respond to him, and before I could say anything, he slapped me.”
Responding to the allegation, Mr Kabu, who is also a youth development chief of Ada known as Nene Tetteh Kakepeemi I, denied physically assaulting the youth organiser.
“I did not slap him; he was gesturing with his hands while I was speaking, which I considered disrespectful. I only held his hand and advised him to be respectful, especially as I am a titleholder,” he said.
He added that he gave Mr Siameh an amount of GHS300.00 for transportation after the meeting and expressed surprise when he was later contacted by the Ada East Police Command for allegedly assaulting him.
The police have since issued a medical form to Mr Siameh for examination, and an investigation has been launched into the alleged incident.
GNA
