National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Essikado-Ketan, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has condemned Ernest Frimpong, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate for Wassa Amenfi East, for allegedly inciting violence against the military.

Frimpong allegedly encouraged illegal miners to resist enforcement of mining laws by security forces, which was captured in a viral video.

Despite Frimpong's denial and explanation that his remarks were misconstrued, he was arrested and subsequently released on bail after questioning.

Dr. Ayensu-Danquah criticised Frimpong's remarks during a media engagement, " emphasising their potential harm to environmental conservation and national security.

“It is very sad and it is not good for our security... It is unconscionable and it should never happen again,” she stated.

Furthermore, Dr Ayensu-Danquah suggested that the episode reflects a grave deficiency in leadership, stating, “It is a serious lack of leadership.”