NPP Lacks Moral Right to Petition IGP Over Azorka, Says Sukparu
Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technologies and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has strongly argued against the NPP’s recent actions. In fact, he believes the NPP lacks moral right to petition the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Consequently, Sukparu’s comments follow a petition the NPP submitted. The party seeks the arrest of NDC Vice Chairman, Chief Sofo Azorka. Specifically, Alhaji Osman Masawudu, the party’s Third Vice Chairman, was allegedly assaulted. This incident happened during the Akwatia by-election.
Sukparu condemned the assault on Channel One TV. For instance, he stated his opposition to any violence. However, he insisted the NPP was the least qualified party to call for action. Additionally, he highlighted the NPP’s own history of politically related violence. This history, therefore, undermines their current petition.
“Yesterday, I saw the petition by the NPP to the IGP,” Sukparu said. “It is good to do that. However, when issues of assault happened yesterday, they were silent. In fact, today something has happened to them. Now they are crying for help.” This sentiment underscores a perceived hypocrisy. He recalled past incidents where opposition members and judges were allegedly attacked. Indeed, these past events occurred during the NPP’s tenure.
Sukparu explained his view with an analogy. “When your house is on fire, I should be the first person to help you,” he explained. “I must not sit to say it is not my house. Therefore, I do not care.” He suggested the NPP displayed this indifference in the past. They allegedly assaulted NDC members. They also beat judges who did not align with them.
“Today, it is about them now,” he continued. “They are crying. This is the hypocrisy I am talking about.” Sukparu condemns the attack by Sofo and his associates. Nevertheless, he thinks the petition should not originate from the NPP. He firmly believes the NPP lacks moral right to petition the police. This is particularly true when it concerns election-related matters.
Attribution: William Narh, Channel One TV, September 4, 2025
