Police Deny Shooting Incident During ‘Enough is Enough’ Demo in Kumasi

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has refuted claims of a shooting incident at the Electoral Commission (EC) office in Kumasi during the ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration organized by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on September 17, 2024. In response to circulating rumors, the police confirmed that no demonstrators were injured by gunfire.

According to a police statement, some demonstrators attempted to breach agreed-upon arrangements by forcefully entering the EC office compound. The police intervened to prevent the situation from escalating. They emphasized the importance of accurate media reporting to avoid spreading misinformation.

Meanwhile, there were reports of clashes between the police and NDC supporters during the protest, with teargas deployed to disperse the crowd. One protester was injured and taken to the hospital, while two police officers were attacked, with one seeking refuge in a nearby house.