The National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Yamin, has addressed the backlash over a viral video of him practising with a sidearm.

He clarified that his aim was to improve his targeting skills.

The video, shared by Yamin on his Facebook page, showed him at a shooting range in the United States, sparking mixed reactions. Some critics questioned his actions, while others wondered why an NDC leader would be engaged in such an activity.

In an interview with Julius Caesar Anadem on Ultimate FM, Yamin swiftly defended his actions, offering clarification on the reasons behind his decision to practise shooting.

“I am not practising how to fire; I am only sharpening my skills. I know how to shoot. What I put out there is just for fun, do you think I am too concerned about what people are saying?”

“I don’t care the meaning you read into the video; this is just the pistol, I have more videos. I paid for the range. Probably, it could also send a signal that if it’s about shooting, it’s not only the military that knows how to shoot,” he retorted.

“So the video shouldn’t be on social media, I am so happy that you Caesar, this your nice head if I want to target it I can target it,” he bragged.

He clarified that the shooting session occurred at a range in the United States, where he paid to improve his skills.

Additionally, he revealed that he has more videos, which he intends to release soon.

“When I go to the range in America, where I pay dollars to go and sharpen my skills, you tell me that it’s scary. The guns I was using for the shooting can never be brought to Ghana. Facebook is private, did I force people to go onto my social media platform? You wanted to see it and went there,” he asked.

“Thousands have gone there to view it, and I want more people to go there and view it. I want more people to view and have more ideas. This one was just the pistol. I have another one; I will put it there,” he said.