The Ghana Police Service has announced that they are actively seeking the individual responsible for a shooting that occurred during political campaign events in the Agona West Constituency on the evening of Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Four people were injured in the incident, with police reports indicating that two victims have since received treatment and been discharged, while the other two remain hospitalized.

The shooting transpired as supporters of Chris Arthur, a parliamentary hopeful from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), were returning from a campaign launch in Otinkorang. The situation escalated when they encountered supporters of Cynthia Morrison, who were participating in a mini-rally at Agona Nyankrom, leading to the eruption of gunfire.

Among the injured was Haruna Rashid, Chris Arthur's campaign manager, who was hit in the ribs and subsequently taken to Agona Swedru Government Hospital. Several other individuals sustained minor injuries during the chaotic scene.

Cynthia Morrison later issued a statement expressing her alarm over the incident, noting that she was unaware of the gunfire at the time adding, “I didn’t hear it myself and only learned of the incident afterward.”

In a follow-up statement on Monday, October 28, 2024, the police confirmed an increased presence in the area and detailed their efforts to apprehend the shooter.

“The police have been actively working on the case throughout Sunday night when the incident happened and are closing in on the perpetrator to get him arrested to face justice,” a police statement read.