Former President John Dramani Mahama has denied any involvement in the recent attack on the convoy of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who was visiting the Ashanti Region. Mahama denied allegations linking him to the incident and referred to them as "fake news" and an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
The attack occurred last week when a group of people reportedly pelted stones at the convoy of the Asantehene, who was traveling through the region in connection with official duties. Eyewitnesses said the attackers had political motives, but the incident quickly became a subject of political controversy with some accusing Mahama's supporters of being behind the violence.
In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Mahama condemned the attack on the highly respected traditional ruler and reiterated his commitment to law and order in the land. "I unreservedly deny the baseless and false accusations that I was in any way connected with an attack on the convoy of the Asantehene. These accusations are entirely political and designed to make the public misapprehend the facts of the unfortunate incident," the former president said.
He went further to accuse some individuals in the ruling government of being behind the spread of such false information just to bring him down, along with his political party. "This is nothing more than a calculated attempt to create division and distract from the real issues affecting the people of Ghana," he added.
This act of attacking the Asantehene's convoy raised one important factor: the growing political tension and the safety of high-profile individuals within the country. The Ghana Police Service has since launched an investigation into the incident, although no arrest has been made yet. Authorities are yet to determine the exact motive behind the attack.
Political analysts have warned that such incidents have the potential to escalate into larger conflicts and have called on political leaders and their supporters to show restraint and respect for the country's traditional institutions.
Mahama's response has been widely covered in the media, and many Ghanaians are waiting for further developments in the investigation to determine the true circumstances behind the attack on the Asantehene's convoy.
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