The Deputy General Secretary in charge of operations of the National Democratic Congress, Hon. Mustapha Gbande, has threatened to counter-sue and expose the Interior Minister, Hon. Henry Quartey, over false allegations.
Mustapha stated that Hon. Henry Quartey had threatened to sue him over an alleged secret meeting between the Minister, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of operations, and others, where they allegedly planned to rig the 2024 general elections. At the same time, the Minister made unfounded allegations, accusing Mustapha of building an army to cause violence in the 2024 general elections.
“I will not only counter-sue him for falsely accusing me of criminal activities and inciting state institutions against me personally, but I will also take the opportunity to expose malicious issues related he the minister and his previous roles as a regional minister involving him and his government”.
In an interview with Ghana News Guide, Gbande refuted the claims against him, asserting that he has no involvement in building any army or planning any violence. He warned the Interior Minister that any attempt to undermine the will of the people in the upcoming elections would be met with strong resistance. Gbande expressed surprise that a government that came to power through elections is now resorting to “nefarious, fraudulent, and crooked” means to prepare for the next election.
“How can you complain about something I said and then end that complaint by making such an empty, malicious allegation against me?” Gbande questioned.
He also criticized Hon. Quartey, calling him the “most disliked” Interior Minister within the security sector due to his record from his previous position . Gbande accused Quartey of misusing his position, including demolishing structures under the guise of law enforcement while allegedly scouting for state lands and bungalows. He further questioned why Quartey did not take legal action against others, such as Kennedy Agyapong, but is now threatening him.
“This is the first time an Interior Minister is fully and overtly involved in recruiting security personnel without following due process. Is that not an agenda intended to use internal security agencies to interfere in the elections?” Gbande asked. He also accused the Minister of attempting to bribe minority MPs to support wrongful recruitment practices and questioned whether Quartey is aware of the alleged wrongful training occurring in various security camps.
He therefore reaffirmed the NDC’s commitment to a peaceful election based on issues. However, he warned that if there is an agenda to rig the elections, the party is ready and prepared to counter any such plans.
By Ishmael Awudi | Ghana News Guide
