A man, Wassiu Iddris has been confirmed dead after he was shot by a member of National Democratic Congress vigilante group, The Hawks at the regional office of the National Democratic Congress in Kumasi.
The incident happened while the National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo and the General Secretary, Asiedu Nketiah met at the office to iron out the difference between two rival factions in the party.
The NDC after the incident condemned the clash and described it as regrettable.
“The regrettable incident occurred while a meeting between the National Chairman, The General Secretary, a Deputy General Secretary and the Regional Executive Committee were ongoing. Some men on Motorbike wielding guns attacked a gathering outside, short indiscriminately and sped off.”
“We regret to announce that one of the two men who were shot has passed on and the other is in a critical condition at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH),” a statement signed by NDC Ashanti Regional Secretary, Kwame Zu added.
The victim is said to have been pronounced dead at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital while two other people are also in a critical condition at the same hospital.
The police were called to the scene and they have taken over the premises to conduct their investigations.
The national executives, as well as the former MCE for Ejisu, Afrifa Yamoah Ponkoh, took to their heels when the gunshots were fired.
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by: Nana Asabere