Mahama fires massive shot; accuse Akufo-Addo of 'emboldening' armed robbers

Former President John Mahama launched another massive shots at President Akufo-Addo and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) said the current government has emboldened armed robbers in the country.

Mr. Mahama urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to ensure the safety of every citizen within the nation’s territory.

Speaking at the burial service of the late NDC Chairman for the Daffiama-Busie-Issa constituency of the Upper West Region, Mr Richard Bayiviala Polibong who was shot dead by armed robbers, Mr Mahama said had the deceased passed on peacefully, the family and the party would have accepted that fate easily than the heinous manner in which he died.

The 45-year-old Upper West NDC stalwart was accosted and killed by criminals while returning home from a funeral in his constituency.

At his funeral, Mr Mahama said: “The way he [Mr Polibong] died was tragic”, adding: “We would have accepted it if he had fallen sick and died naturally, but to have his life cut short through such a tragic event is not acceptable”.

“Unfortunately”, the former president said, “It is a reflection of the current insecurity that exists in our country”.

He added: “People are afraid for their lives because armed robbers have become emboldened and they’ve gone on the rampage”.

“We urge the Akufo-Addo administration to be up and doing. It is the duty of the government to secure the lives of its citizens,” Mr Mahama said.