Mahama blames Akufo-Addo for rise in robbery cases
Former President John Dramani Mahama has blamed President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the surge in highway robbery across the country.
He says government has handed over security acutruments supposed to be given to state institutions to party vigilantes who are unleashing it on citizens.
“Arms, ammunition and uniforms for state security have been handed over to vigilante groups” to engage in robbery.
“Prison Officers, Immigration Officers, Police officers and soldiers have not received uniforms for a year. If you see a police officer in a faded uniform, do you think people will accord respect to them?” he quizzed.
This, he said has reduced the high morale of security officers who have sworn to protect lives and properties.
“The level of security in the country has diminished, armed robbers are fearless and have no regard for security personnel, they go and block main roads and rob passengers.”
Recently, a Legislator representing the Mfantseman Constituency, Ekow Quansah Hayford was shot dead by unidentified gunmen while returning from a campaign trail.
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Also, the NDC Parliamentary candidate for Zebilla, Cletus Avoka, escaped unhurt after armed robbers attacked his campaign convoy.
John Mahama addresing a rally at the Koforidua Prison’s park promised to resource the security services to fight crime when he recaptures power.
He also assured the crowd of providing sustainable jobs for the teeming youth if given the nod after the December 7 polls.
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