Cynthia Morrison, the Member of Parliament for Agona West, has denied any involvement of her supporters in a gunfire incident that disrupted a campaign rally in Agona West on Sunday, October 27. The incident reportedly led to one person being injured, sparking panic among attendees.
In an interview with Citi News, MP Morrison clarified that her supporters were not responsible for the gunfire. She noted that she was present at a mini-rally at Agona Nyankrom, separate from the rally held by Chris Arthur, a parliamentary aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“At a point, the police told me that they put me in the car. So I just slipped through and then sat in and asked what was happening. They said it was a gunshot. I didn’t hear the gunshot actually because the [sound] system was closer to where I was standing,” she explained.
Describing the situation, Morrison said that her driver and security personnel followed police instructions, reversing the car and taking an alternative route away from the rally location. “That was the directive of the police, so we had to go through the outskirts. Then I heard that some people had been injured, so they were sent to the polyclinic,” she added.
The MP further emphasized the tight coordination her team had with the police, stating, “How can it be from my camp? I was having a rally. I got permission from the police. They gave us 27 policemen in their van and they directed me to exactly where I should be.” She stressed that the police had mapped out her route and organized her rally’s itinerary, indicating that she and her team had fully complied with police directives.
Following the incident, the Central Regional Police Command launched an investigation to clarify the events. Morrison expressed her hope that authorities would address the situation swiftly to prevent any further escalation.
As tensions rise, residents and political supporters in Agona West are urging all parties to prioritize peaceful campaigning as the election approaches.
