Amissah Arthur's death kills NDC demo against removal of Charlotte Osei
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called off a planned demonstration against the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Charlotte Osei and her two deputies, Amadu Sulley and Georgina Opoku Amankwaa.
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The police had earlier warned the party to desist from embarking on the protest since they [police] did not have a notice; thus defying the Public Order Act.
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When Graphic Online visited the venue for the gathering Friday morning, there were, however, a few supporters numbering about 15 clad in red, holding placards and chanting songs to express their displeasure about the removal of the three EC Commissioners for misconduct.
A member of the NDC Communications Team, Elikem Kotoko, in an interview said: “it is with a heavy heart that I announce that we’re calling it off. Reason being that we heard of the sad news of the passing of our former Vice President and as a
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Background
President Akufo-Addo on Thursday dismissed
Their removal was based on recommendations from the committee that investigated corruption and misconduct allegations against them.
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Some concerned workers of the Electoral Commission in July 2017 petitioned the President and the Chief Justice to begin impeachment processes against
They accused
