A disturbing video circulating on social media has captured the attention of the public, showing an elderly man being assaulted by a group of youths. The alleged reason for the attack is his declaration that he would vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) again in the upcoming elections.
The video, which has sparked outrage and condemnation, depicts the elderly man seated in a trotro, a popular form of public transport in Ghana. He is seen being physically attacked by several young individuals while other passengers look on, some attempting to intervene.
The video continues to circulate widely, prompting discussions about political intolerance and the need for education on peaceful coexistence. The condition of the elderly man remains unclear.
Below are reactions by netizens:
Kwesi Putin – This be nonsense bro, let’s let them have their freedom of speech, ɛba a yɛ nyinaa na yɛ brɛ. And there is no assurance that the ones we are voting for will do what the NPP couldn’t do
KObbina Amoah – This is bad, yeah I get it voting for Npp at this time makes you a national wrecker but beating someone for saying he is voting for Npp too is a no no.
Rasta4NDC- I don’t support violence but am very much sure a ot of people will face such attacks in future as we head towards election….If u be Npp and u see people bash the Npp government just keep quite cos if u talk back it gets them angry n could lead to attack.
Sebastian – This are the people making life difficult for we the youths how could vote for a government that can’t account for money that were given to us during a pandemic, we were sick and money given to them to take care of us has been stolen how? And you still want to vote for them
Jay- Imagine say them catch the president himself
Lipton – it makes enough sense to me
Abdul – More beatings
Qojo – Madness this is madness
Son of Isiah – They’re taking it too far
The poks – I don’t condone violence but deserved though
Thunder – You want engagements, Commot 4 dere
Breeze – He’s the reason Ghana is hard nu, yet his in a trotro with different pple
Concrete – this very unlawful
La Boy – I’m not sure its true
Oforikrom – It’s not fair bro
Kofi negan – By now they warn am , but he no listen
See video:
The youth started beating someone’s father in a trotro because he said he’ll vote for NPP again pic.twitter.com/62hgb6jMFE
— Dr King Winter (@I_Am_Winter) May 16, 2024