The former minister for health and the incumbent member of parliament for the Dormaa Central Constituency of the Bono Region Kwaku Agyeman Manu has allegedly claimed the Ghana Police Service has announced a shoot-to-kill in Dormaa ahead of the December polls in three days.
His remarks come when the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akufo Dampare has been assuring Ghanaians, that the country will continue to enjoy peace after the December polls.
IGP Dampare noted that people who think they can come out and make statements to intimidate life will become uncomfortable during the 2024 elections.
According to reports, Kwaku Agyeman Manu declared a shoot-to-kill policy in the constituency which has sparked concerns from the constituents despite reassuring from the Police that the election will be peaceful, free, and fair elections on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Speaking in an interview with a local radio station, Gift FM in Dormaa, on Monday, the MP, claimed the Ghana Police Service, has declared a “shoot to kill” policy for anyone who causes trouble during the general election.
“Please, I plead with my constituents, especially the youth, do not try to tempt the Police people; if you cause any trouble, we are all going to be shamed,” Agyeman-Manu warned
During the interview, Kwaku Agyeman Manu also claimed he had heard rumors that a certain Dr Opuni’s alleged motives to provoke violence in the Dorma Central Constituency during the December polls.
“As a member of a political party and a Member of Parliament, I have relayed this information to the security agencies and urged them to remain vigilant against any potential disruptions”, Kwaku Agyeman Manu revealed.
Agyeman-Manu further cautioned the youth of Dormaa to avoid confrontations with law security services in light of a stern “shoot to kill” policy that he claimed has been put in place.
The information gathered suggests that the Member of Parliament for Dormaa is worried about his seat for the first time in his 16-year parliamentary career. Reports suggest that Kwaku Agyeman-Manu may be at risk of being voted out of Parliament by his constituents, a position he has held since 2009.
The report coming out of Dorma indicates that his constituents are unhappy with his excessive spending on the fight against COVID-19, highlighting instances of financial misconduct in some multimillion-dollar transactions.
