Agona West NPP Constituency Nasara Coordinator, Haruna Rashid, is in critical condition after being shot during a campaign confrontation in Agona Nyarkrom in the Central Region.

The incident unfolded around 9 p.m. as Rashid accompanied the convoy of Chris Arthur, the Agona West NPP parliamentary candidate. Three other individuals sustained injuries.

Police sources report that supporters of Chris Arthur and those of rival candidate Cynthia Morrison were both campaigning in the area when they crossed paths. Tensions heightened as Arthur’s convoy encountered a roadblock, allegedly set up by Morrison’s supporters.

While attempting to turn back, shots were fired, hitting Rashid in the ribs. Chris Arthur later described the encounter, recounting how they were blocked as they approached Nyarkrom Township.

“We decided to change direction, but it was too late,” he said.

Mr Arthur described how unidentified individuals first poured alcohol on their driver, causing him to lose control before two men approached and shot Rashid.

Rashid was initially rushed to the Agona Swedru Municipal Hospital and has since been transferred to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment due to the severity of his injuries.

Agona West NPP Constituency Chairman, Alhaji Jibri Tanko, has condemned the violence, warning all supporters to avoid intimidation.

“We will not allow anyone to intimidate us in this election,” he stated firmly.

In addition, two supporters from Cynthia Morrison’s camp were also injured by gunfire and are receiving treatment at the Agona Nyarkrom Health Centre as investigations continue.