Police Begin Investigation Into Attack On Prof Opoku-Agyemang's Convoy

Police Begin Investigation Into Attack On Prof Opoku-Agyemang's Convoy

  • The Ghana Police Service has initiated investigations into the attack on Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang's convoy
  • The National Democratic Congress running mate's convoy was targeted by a rider who threw an object into the windshield
  • The police stated that they would not rest until the perpetrator was apprehended and made to face justice for the incident

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The Ghana Police Service has initiated investigations into the incident involving Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s convoy.

The National Democratic Congress running mate’s convoy was targeted by a dispatch rider while on her way back from a campaign event.

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The police say they are investigating the attack on Prof Jane Opoku-Agyemang's convoy in the Eastern Region.
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According to preliminary reports, the dispatch rider approached from the opposite direction and threw an object that shattered the windscreen of one of the vehicles in Prof Opoku-Agyemenag’s convoy.

The incident occurred between Akuse and Kpong along the Akosombo-Accra Highway in the Eastern Region.

The police, in a December 1 press statement, assured Ghanaians it was conducting a thorough investigation to apprehend the perpetrator for prosecution.

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Meanwhile, the incident has raised concern about the security of political candidates ahead of the December 7 polls.

There have been calls for enhanced security measures for political candidates to prevent such mishaps. The police have urged Ghanaians to remain calm as they investigate the matter.

Okada riders arrested for welcoming Opoku-Agyemang

Previously, dozens of okada riders were arrested and had their motorbikes confiscated a day after they gave John Dramani Mahama’s running mate, Prof Opoku-Agyemang, a rousing welcome.

According to reports, 35 okada riders were arrested on June 27, 2024, by the Akyem Tafo District Police Command for offences including driving without a license and riding an unregistered motorbike.

Following the arrests, the station chairman for the okada riders, David Kwame Akrofi, said in an interview with Kasapa News that he was convinced the operation was politically motivated.

He claimed the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority officials in Koforidua arrested many Okada riders and forced them to pay GH₵500, with those who failed to pay being arrested and their motorbikes confiscated.

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Opoku-Agyemang discusses Women's Development Bank

YEN.com.gh also reported that Professor Opoku-Agyemang has assured women they will be included in John Mahama's development plans.

According to her, the next Mahama government would establish a Women's Development Bank to enhance women's access to credit.

Prof Opouk-Agyemang said the bank would be 100% managed by women and would provide loan facilities to businesses owned by females.

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Cornerlis Affre (CA and Politics Editor) Cornerlis Kweku Affre is a Current Affairs Editor at Yen.com. He covers politics, business, and other current affairs. He has worked with Myjoyonline.com for four years and was previously a radio host and news editor at RadioGIJ. You can reach out to him at cornerlis.affre@yen.com.gh