The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dissociated itself from claims by one of its key members Joseph Yammin that the party will not disband vigilante groups associated with them.

Mr. Yammin, who is a former deputy sports minister, according to
media reports says the main opposition will not heed to calls by the
President for the two main parties to dissolve their vigilante groups or
such organisations associated with them.

In a statement signed by its general secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia,
the NDC said the position of the former deputy Ashanti regional
minister does not represent the views of the party on the vigilante
menace.

“The National Democratic Congress has taken notice of several media
publications attributed to a member of the party, Mr. Joseph Yammin
under the headline: “NDC WILL NOT DISBAND HAWKS TODAY, TOMORROW OR
EVER.”

“The Functional Executive Committee of the NDC wishes to state
unequivocally that the above statement does not in any way represent the
views and/or position of the party. The party wishes to reiterate its
unwavering commitment to the process of disbanding all political
vigilante or party militia groups in the country.

“Our position on this issue is a matter of public record and has been
extensively spelt out in recent correspondences from our National
Chairman, Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo to the President of the Republic of
Ghana. As a law abiding and peace-loving party, we will continue to
support and participate in any effort aimed at ending the culture of
political violence.  The party takes a strong view to this issue and has
since invited Mr. Joseph Yammin to clarify the said reportage,” the
party said.