The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has given an ultimatum to the government to compensate victims of the Ayawaso West Wuogon violence.
Failure to do this, they have threatened to “collaborate with the affected persons and take all necessary steps to seek appropriate compensation for them.”
A statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey said “It is shameful to say the least, that till date, the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government has not deemed it necessary to prosecute the perpetrators of the Ayawaso by-election violence.
“Even more bizarre and sad, is the blatant refusal of the Attorney-General, Mr. Godfred Dame to discuss the modalities for the payment of compensation to the victims, as recommended by the Emile Short Commission.”
Read the full statement below
