Deputy National Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, was involved in a heated argument with the Police Director of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) over the possession of a gun at the Electoral Commission’s regional office.

Reports indicate that the disagreement arose after a firearm, reportedly belonging to Basintale’s bodyguard, was brought into the EC premises. Following a routine security check, Basintale and his bodyguard initially agreed to return the weapon to comply with the directive.

However, tensions flared when the CID Director confronted them after the agreement, leading to a verbal exchange.