The Manhyia South Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Mustapha Alhassan, faced charges of threatening violence and death as he shed tears in court, pleading for mercy.

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Accused of directing threats toward Ghana’s Electoral Commissioner and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the NDC Executive appeared emotional during the court proceedings at the Kumasi Circuit Court KMA, where the decision on bail or remand hung in the balance.

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In the event of a conviction, Alhassan could potentially endure a sentence exceeding 10 years in prison. The State, represented by Prosecutor ASP Emelia Owusu Ansah, the Head of Legal and Prosecution Unit in the Ashanti Region, strongly opposed bail for Alhaji Mustapha Alhassan. However, the accused's counsel, Evans Amankwah, urged the court to consider his client as a non-flight risk when requesting bail.

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At a critical juncture, as the prospect of a favorable bail ruling seemed uncertain, Alhassan burst into tears. In a subsequent turn of events, Judge His Honour Abdul-Razak Musah granted bail in the amount of GH¢ 100,000, requiring two justified sureties.

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The court, recognizing the sensitivity of the electoral season, advised individuals, including public officials, to exercise caution in their expressions to preserve the nation's peace.

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Alhaji Mustapha Alhassan had allegedly been captured in a video challenging the New Patriotic Party to manipulate the elections, threatening a potential conflict even to the extent of causing harm to defend his party's flagbearer, former President John Dramani Mahama.

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Following the video's viral spread on social media, Alhaji Mustapha Alhassan voluntarily reported to the police, provided a statement, and was subsequently granted bail. The court mandated him to report to the police on Monday, February 26, 2024.

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