Malik Basintale Taunts Hawa Koomson After Ablekuma North Rerun Fracas
- Malik Basintale has reacted to Hawa Koomson's attack at a polling station during Ablekuma North's election rerun
- The YEA CEO denied seeing the violent encounter, which saw the former parliamentarian hospitalised
- His response has triggered a huge frenzy on social media as Ghanaians weigh in on the violent encounters in Ablekuma North
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has commented on the disturbing scenes at Ablekuma North involving the former Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Koomson.
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In a video making the rounds online, the former minister under the erstwhile New Patriotic Party administration was attacked by a group of men at a polling station.
It is unclear what ensued in the fracas involving the former minister.
Malik Basintale, in reaction to the former minister's woes, established that he had knowledge of the incident.
The YEA CEO, who has been on the ground since the election began at 7 am on July 11, said he was not privy to Hawa Koomson's attack.
He appeared vindictive as he regurgitated a similar attack orchestrated by Hauwa Koomson against some supporters of the National Democratic Congress, which allegedly led to fatalities.
Malik Basintale's vindictive response to the attack has stoked a huge frenzy on social media as Ghanaians review the disturbing scenes from Ablekuma North, where scores of politicians and party supporters have been attacked.
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What's happening at Ablekuma North?
On July 11, Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC), after several months, decided to re-run elections in 19 out of 281 polling stations.
This comes after a prolonged dispute between the NDC and the NPP over the credibility of results from the December 7, 2024, general election.
The NPP's candidate, Akosua Afriyie, petitioned the High Court to quash the elections. She argued that there is a pending order directing the EC to collate and declare the results of the elections in the constituency.
Hawa Koomson's attack during the Ablekuma North election re-run is one of several that have been reported on social media.
Netizens react to Malik Basintale's
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.
@Francis_5050 said:
"Where is the fun in this. Why are some of you in a state of joy? What evidence is there to ascertain dat she killed someone, and if she did so, must she be beating in a manner she has been beaten? Again, such a comment coming from a CEO is serious and it looks more like revenge."
@jhusjhus3 commented:
"Why must you spray pepper in this situation,when your back is against the wall,you plead and call for peace,should could have died for nothing.Very irresponsible on the side of the former MP and poor emotional intelligence.She's not fit to lead human beings. I condemn these action."
@KBboakye48 shared:
"Another one?? herhh joke upon the nationđ."
Basintale causes a showdown in Ablekuma North
Before the election on July 11, YEN.com.gh reported that Basintale stormed Ablekuma North, canvassing support for the National Democratic Congress' candidate Ewurabena Aubynn ahead of the elections.
Bastinale addressed the NDC party's supporters gathered at the mini rally. He charged the enthusiastic youth with his speech.
According to the YEA CEO, he was counting down to the election and its results, which he believes will swing in Aubynn's favour.
With the NDC's parliamentary candidate beside him, Basintale cautioned the NPP against disruption of the electoral process.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
