In a recent incident that has sent shockwaves through the Upper East Region, tensions escalated in the Builsa South Constituency following an unsettling act of vandalism. Apexnewsgh reports
The residence of Daniel Kwame Gariba, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate and District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Builsa South Assembly, was targeted by looters who ransacked the home, leaving it in disarray and making off with valuable items, including furniture and clothing.
In response to this alarming event, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper East Regional Minister, urgently called on the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to intervene and help restore calm among their supporters.
During a media briefing on Monday, Dr. Bin Salih highlighted the critical need for peace in the region, especially considering its fraught history of electoral tensions.
He implored the NDC leaders to act swiftly to prevent any further escalation of violence, emphasizing his hope that this incident would remain an isolated occurrence.
Dr. Bin Salih has been a pivotal figure in promoting development and social cohesion in the region. His initiatives, including the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion project, have resulted in the implementation of 530 infrastructure sub-projects across six regions, aiming to foster unity and progress. However, the chaos in Builsa South marked a stark contrast to his vision for a peaceful community.
The vandalism was reportedly tied to the revelry surrounding the recent declaration of Dr. Clement Apaak as the Member of Parliament-elect. Gariba, reflecting on the incident, attributed the attack to “hooligans” who chose to exploit the celebratory atmosphere for their own malicious purposes. “It was some hooligans who took advantage of the celebration to do their own thing,” he explained, distancing the NDC from any sanction of the violent act.
Police forces quickly responded to the situation, working diligently to recover stolen items from nearby homes and interviewing those found in possession of the looted goods. Gariba expressed his belief that the actions of these individuals were fueled more by overzealous celebration and a lingering resentment towards his NPP candidacy rather than any organized attempt by the opposition.
As the dust settles on this distressing incident, the call for unity and the commitment to peaceful coexistence in the Upper East Region remain as crucial as ever. The actions of the NDC leadership in the coming days may prove pivotal in ensuring that peace prevails and that the community can move forward together.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
