The Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member for Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has refuted accusations of inciting violence at the upcoming Akwatia by-election. Social media is awashed with claims the former deputy education minister has threatened a bloodbath in Akwatia following the violence witnessed during the Ablekuma North rerun.
But in a press release, the MP flatly rejected the allegations describing them as “malicious publications” aimed at tarnishing his image and sowing public disaffection.
“I wish to state unequivocally that such headlines, captions, and statements are false and are only intended to create public disaffection for me,” he stated. “I have not under any circumstances threatened bloodshed or violence in any election in this country.”
Rev. Fordjour strongly refuted any suggestion of inciting or condoning violence, adding that he has always advocated for peaceful democratic engagement.
“I want to assure the general public that under no circumstance will I be involved in acts of violence, much less threatening the same,” he stated.
He reiterated his firm stance against electoral violence and called for the prosecution of offenders as a deterrent.
The legislator concluded by urging the public to disregard the reports and called on those behind the misinformation to desist, warning that such actions threaten both individual reputations and national peace.
Find below the full statement:
