A group of unidentified armed men, allegedly claiming to be National Security operatives, reportedly invaded the residence of former Member of Parliament for Hohoe, John Peter Amewu.
The assailants, who identified themselves as bailiffs, stated they were acting on “orders from above” and accused Mr. Amewu of not being duly elected in the 2020 parliamentary elections.
According to eyewitness accounts, the men insisted they were there to serve him a notice challenging the legitimacy of his election. They also raised concerns about the constitutional validity of the C.I. (Constitutional Instrument) governing the election process.
“They said they were there to serve me a notice because I was not duly elected in 2020, hence their decision to serve me. And that the C.I. was not constitutional,” Mr. Amewu told Citi News.
At the time of the incident on Wednesday, Mr. Amewu was not at home. However, his supporters quickly reported the matter to the police.
The gunmen allegedly fired warning shots, leading to a brief confrontation with some of Mr. Amewu’s supporters who had gathered at the scene. Despite the alarming situation, Mr. Amewu has declined any police protection but has expressed concerns over Ghana’s democratic practices in light of the incident.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the attack.
