By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Andreas Kamasah
Published on 2024-01-18 10:00:48
The video shows Ankrah dressed in a white kaftan, overseeing a ceremony with participants standing on a white cloth, holding a long sword, and reciting an oath. The pledge involves a commitment not to compromise the party’s interests for personal gain in the upcoming elections, with dire consequences if they break their vow. The oath concludes with participants swearing that if they compromise and sell out the party for money in the next election, they and their first child may die.
The motive behind this ritualistic oath-taking remains shrouded in mystery, with some describing it as occultic. The ceremony was seemingly filmed with the organizers’ knowledge and later surfaced on the internet, causing a storm of reactions from the public. Critics argue that such practices undermine the democratic process and question the transparency and integrity of the NDC as the party prepares for the December 7 elections. The NDC, seeking to regain power from the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) after losing in 2016 and failing to secure victory in 2020, now faces increased scrutiny and internal strife following the controversial emergence of the video.
The widely condemned ceremony has sparked scrutiny and raised questions about the party’s integrity and commitment to democracy. Authorities and party leaders are expected to address the situation and clarify the circumstances surrounding the oath-taking ceremony.
The ceremony has drawn widespread condemnation, and critics argue that such practices undermine the democratic process and cast doubt on the transparency and integrity of the NDC. The party, seeking to regain power from the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) after losing in 2016 and failing to secure victory in 2020, now faces increased scrutiny and internal strife following the controversial emergence of the video. Authorities and party leaders are expected to address the situation and clarify the circumstances surrounding the oath-taking ceremony.
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