Five arrested over Krachi West DCe’s ‘removal’

Police in the Volta region have arrested five persons for forcibly removing the Krachi West DCE from office on Tuesday.

Irate supporters of the governing NPP in the Krachi West Constituency  stormed the District Assembly office and chased him out.

The youth after chasing out Douglas Osei-Nti, locked the office and handed over the DCE to the Police.

The NPP supporters are accusing Mr. Osei-Nti of engaging in acts that have made the NPP unpopular in the constituency.

They claim that Mr. Osei-Nti has become arrogant and engaging in corrupt deals. They also claim that the DCE keeps awarding contracts to himself and has acquired a landing beach contrary to the terms of his office.

A police statement Thursday said the law will not encourage the use of force to by citizens to get their concerns addressed.

Source: Starrfm.com.gh