The New Force apologises after Cheddar's bodyguard assaults a man at a funeral

The New Force has rendered an apology to the public after a bodyguard of its 2024 Presidential Candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, assaulted a man at a funeral at Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region.

The statement indicated that they are worried by the way one member of their security team punched the man who wanted to engage their presidential candidate, albeit in an aggressive manner not justified by the situation.

The party noted that the victim did not have any weapon that posed a security threat to their candidate but had a genuine intention, for which they apologised to his family and the general public for the assault.

"We are deeply saddened and disturbed by a recent incident captured on video in which a member of the security team assigned to our presidential candidate was seen physically assaulting a supporter who was merely attempting to speak with the candidate.

"The individual in question was unarmed, posed no threat, and deserved nothing but dignity and respect. We extend our sincerest apologies to the victim and their family, and to all Ghanaians who rightly expect better conduct from those associated with our movement," portions of the statement read.

The New Force further indicated that they will probe the incident and deal with anyone found culpable to restore their integrity.

"We have launched an immediate investigation into the incident, and we assure the public that the perpetrator will be held fully accountable under the law and internal disciplinary processes. We are committed to restoring public confidence by ensuring that such behavior is never repeated. We thank the public for bringing this matter to light and for holding us to the highest standard," the statement added.

About the incident

The said bodyguard came under vehement criticisms for assaulting a man at a funeral at Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region.

Cheddar was among the dignitaries who joined Asanteman to mourn the late Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the Mamponghene and Krontihene of Asanteman, which is taking place from June 6 to June 9, 2025.

In a viral video, Cheddar is seen entering a compound with his entourage. At the entrance, a man believed to be among the mourners was spotted standing near the gate, an area some reports suggest was restricted to the general public.

The bodyguard swiftly grabbed the man by the neck and delivered more than one punch to his body, causing him to fall to the ground.

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Read the statement below:



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