Savannah NDC warns NPP over campaign posters on DRIP

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Savannah Region has issued a stern warning to the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the region to urgently remove party posters from the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) equipment distributed across various districts.
During a press conference held on Monday, September 9, 2024, in Damongo, the NDC's Regional Communications Director, Mr. R.A. Jalil, called on the Savannah Regional Minister, the Yagbonwura, and NPP leadership to immediately remove their party's posters from the equipment.
He warned that if this was not done within three days, the NDC would brand the equipment in their own party colours too.
Mr. Jalil criticized the NPP Parliamentary Candidates in the region’s seven constituencies for using the equipment for campaign purposes, despite earlier assurances that the equipment would be accessible to all, regardless of political affiliation.
“We call on law enforcement agencies to ensure that the equipment is available for use by everyone by enforcing the immediate removal of all political posters,” he stated.
He also called for clear guidelines on how the equipment should be used to benefit all residents and not to manipulate voters.
He urged the District Assemblies to make the machinery available to opposition leaders, especially NDC Parliamentary Candidates, for road maintenance to serve the public interest.
In response, the NPP Savannah Region dismissed the NDC's claims as baseless.
The NPP's Regional Secretary, Mr. Mohammed Issah, accused the NDC of hypocrisy and a disregard for law and order.
"They have no moral right to make these claims," he argued.
Mr. Issah further challenged the NDC to address their own alleged mismanagement, suggesting they return all MP’s Common Fund allocations they have allegedly "shared among themselves" since 2017.
"Let them come to the table and discuss the distribution of those funds," he added.
He also dared the NDC to carry out their threat of placing their posters on the DRIP equipment, warning of severe consequences.
"If they do, we will see who truly owns the equipment.
That is when you will see limbs flying in the air; trust me," Mr. Issah stated.
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