NDC’s Basintale clashes with the police for bringing a gun to the EC regional office
A heated confrontation unfolded between NDC's Basintale and the police at the Electoral Commission’s (EC) regional office after a gun was brought into the premises. The incident occurred when Basintale, along with his bodyguard, arrived at the EC office. Tensions escalated when the police director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) confronted Basintale over the firearm.
According to reports, Basintale and his bodyguard had initially agreed to comply with the security protocol, which required them to return the weapon after a second security check. However, the situation quickly turned contentious when the CID director intervened. The argument escalated as Basintale disagreed with the police officer’s approach, leading to a back-and-forth exchange between the two.
At the heart of the dispute was the question of whether the gun should have been allowed inside the EC regional office, as Basintale’s bodyguard had not properly declared it. Despite the agreement to return the firearm, the police director’s insistence on a more stringent response to the breach caused the argument to intensify. Basintale reportedly expressed frustration with the handling of the situation, which he felt was disproportionate.
The confrontation drew the attention of other individuals present at the office, with some supporting Basintale and others siding with the police. The exchange became public as the disagreement unfolded in front of onlookers, further fueling the tension between the two parties.
The police director remained firm in addressing what was seen as a breach of security protocol, while Basintale and his bodyguard maintained that they had no malicious intent. Both sides continued to argue their respective points, with Basintale emphasizing his position as a political figure and claiming that the incident was being blown out of proportion.
As the situation continued to develop, it highlighted the deepening divide between political figures and the police force, particularly in the tense climate following recent political events. The argument was eventually diffused, but the clash served as another example of the heightened tensions surrounding Ghana’s political landscape. The authorities have yet to make an official statement on the matter, leaving the public awaiting further clarification.
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