Mills' convoy accident not politically motivated - Police

Wa, June 2, GNA - Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) John Ferguson Dzineku, Upper West Regional Commander of Motor, Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) on Monday dispelled rumours in the Region that an accident that involved President Mills' convoy at the week-end was politically motivated.

He said Mr Osman Sulemana who caused the accident that damaged one of the dispatch motors was a staunch National Democratic Congress (NDC) member.

DSP Dzineku speaking to Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Wa said the accident occurred at a U-turn near Wa School for the Blind when Sulemana driving a Ford Ranger pick-up attempted to turn round in the presidential convoy.

He said Lance Corporal Kenneth K. Kuranche, the Dispatch Rider who was in the inner lane trying to keep order in the convoy hit the side of the pick-up and somersaulted over its bonnet.

DSP Dzineku said Lance Corporal Kuranche, who received serious injuries had been discharged after receiving treatment at Wa Regional Hospital, while Sulemana was on enquiry bail.

"Soon after the accident, rumours went round Wa Municipality that the accident was caused by NDC's political opponents which is not true. This is just an accident involving a presidential convoy and I do not know where these people had their information, "he said. DSP Dzineku advised activists and supporters of political parties to refrain from driving and riding along side convoys to avoid accidents.

He said the pick-up and the motor had been parked at the Upper West Regional Office of MTTU for investigations.