The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ejura Sekyeredumase in the Ashanti region, has refuted speculations that the two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Ibrahim Mohammed, are his bodyguards.
The suspects, Ibrahim Issaka and Fuseini Alhassan, who are in Police custody, are alleged to be bodyguards of the MCE, Mohammed Salisu Bamba.
However, testifying before the Three-Member-Committee probing the Ejura incident, Mohammed Salisu Bamba denied them.
"No, not at all," he said when asked whether the two suspects are his bodyguards.
He said, “the two gentlemen are our party members and they are our polling station executives, and as Chief Executive and Parliamentary candidate, definitely I will have a relation with all my party people on the ground."
According to him, “some faceless individuals” are behind the allegation, trying to use the death of Kaaka for their parochial interests.
The late Kaaka was killed late last month for reasons unknown, however, some people have attributed it to his role in the #FixTheCountry campaign.
The killing of Ibrahim Mohammed, aka Kaaka, resulted in a protest by some youth of Ejura, two of whom were killed in a clash with military personnel.
Mohammed Salisu confirmed speculations that the late Kaaka was a member of the NPP.
“I wouldn’t be able to say whether he has a party card or not but he was a strong member who also comes around when there is anything just like the other two suspects,” he told the Committee.
Mr Salisu Bamba who was out of Ejura during the disturbances, said his absence was based on security advice.
“Actually, I was going to Ejura in the afternoon, then I had a call that I’m advised not to come to Ejura. Then I tried to find out why and then [I was told] that it was for my own security that is why I am advised not to come to Ejura,” he said.
The MCE stated that he had no hand in Kaaka's death.
Latest Stories
-
GTBank strengthens CSR with Autism Awareness Initiative
15 seconds -
Catholic Bishops call for rule of law over recent electoral violence and CJ suspension
9 minutes -
Over 350k ounces of gold sold to BoG in 2024 under domestic gold purchase programme – Chamber of Mines
22 minutes -
Mahama refers electoral violence report to Attorney-General for legal action
30 minutes -
Body of Ghanaian teen who died under suspicious circumstances in Latvia returned home
36 minutes -
The Self-Defeating spiral of regulatory technology?
50 minutes -
Police launch investigation into fatal shooting of Kusasi Chief in Asawase
54 minutes -
WAFCON 2024: ‘This one really hurt’– Jennifer Cudjoe reacts to semifinal loss
58 minutes -
Former Black Queens coach Nora Häuptle was overhyped – Former GFA EXCO Member
1 hour -
WAFCON 2024: ‘Build on this and you’ll be champions’ – Kurt tells Black Queens
2 hours -
Kelvin Taylor deserved fair hearing before arrest warrant – UGBS Lecturer
2 hours -
NRSA orders immediate removal of billboards in road medians over safety concerns
2 hours -
Duffuor Case: Accepting 60% recovery undermines justice and accountability – Sulemana Braimah
2 hours -
WAFCON 2024: Sports Minister lauds ‘courageous’ Black Queens performance against Morocco
2 hours -
Prices of some imported goods could be reduced in coming weeks – GIFF assures
2 hours