NPP heads to court over alleged election violence

Accra, Jan. 23, GNA - The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) said on Friday that it had decided to go to court to seek redress over alleged "widespread violence and brutalities" perpetrated against its supporters in some parts of the country, especially the Volta Region.

"The party has reviewed the gamut of infractions and breaches against our party and its accredited agents and officers in the conduct of the elections and even after the elections," it said in a statement signed by Nana Ohene-Ntow, General Secretary.

"Accordingly, the party has decided to proceed to court to seek redress," it said.

The NPP appealed to its members, supporters and sympathisers "to remain calm and steadfast whilst holding fast to our principles".