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Be firm, call your supporters to order – Mahama tell Nana Addo
After the Electoral Commission's declaration of Nana Akufo-Addo as the president-elect, some members of the NPP started attacking members of their opposition party.
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His calls follow reports indicating that some citizens were being attacked after NPP won the general elections.
“Across the nation, we have witnessed incidents of innocent people being attacked, vandalization of state property and unruly behavior arising out of these celebrations. Supporters of opposing parties have been assaulted and threatened and some government properties have been attacked and destroyed. I must also say add that some of the NPP supporters have also been victims of this excessive jubilation. I had to subsequently direct security agencies to deploy across the country and ensure safety and security of all our citizens.”
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“I stated in my congratulatory call to President elect Nana Addo that we would have to collaborate in this transition period to ensure the security and safety of our people. I therefore urge the President elect to act firmer in calling their supporters to order and halt immediately the harassment and attacks on innocent citizens. I’m happy to note that a statement to that effect has been issued.”
The attacks followed the Electoral Commission's declaration of Nana Akufo-Addo as the president-elect.
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Many of supporters celebrating the victory have gone about it in a peaceful manner others have however participated in acts of vandalism and violence.
The police had earlier warned the NPP supporters that they will be arrested and prosecuted if found engaging in such activities.
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Meanwhile the NPP earlier in a strongly worded statement condemned the violent attacks of political opponents by it supporters.
The statement, signed by the party's acting general secretary John Boadu, called on the Police to arrest the perpetrators.
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