Okatakyie Afrifa Descends on Malik Basintale After Ablekuma North Rerun Fracas

• Okatakyie Afrifa has accused Malik Basintale of inciting violence in Ablekuma North during Friday's election rerun
• The media personality claims that the YEA CEO flew out of Accra after the fracas
• He shared a message on social media reminding Malik Basintale of who he was before power and what lies ahead after his party leaves power

Ghanaian media personality behind the current affairs program, For The Records, has descended on Malik Basintale for allegedly inciting violence in Ablekuma North on July 11.

During a recent episode of his show, Okatakyie Afrifa accused the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency of allegedly inciting the violence which led to the attack on several politicians.

According to Okatakyie Afrifa, Malik Basintale flew out of the country to Dubai after the election rerun. Scores of supporters behind Malik Basintale have widely refuted his claims.

The media personality in his rants also sought to remind Basintale about his status before his party, the National Democratic Congress, gained power after the 2024 elections.

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He established that Malik Basintale would become a key target when the National Democratic Congress, led by John Dramani Mahama, loses power.

What happened at Ablekuma North?

On July 11, Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC), after several months of protest, 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.

Hawa Koomson's attack during the Ablekuma North election re-run is one of several that have been reported on social media.

Dakoa Newman, a former MP for Okaikoi South, and Chris Lloyd, Deputy National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), were among the victims.

The individuals who attacked the aforementioned members of the opposition NPP were alleged to be members of the ruling NDC.

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Malik Basintale, in an interview, said he could not identify the alleged perpetrators.

Netizens react to Okatakyie Afrifa's message to Basintale

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from netizens in reaction to Okatakyie Afrifa's message to Basintale.

Jojo said:

"You are in Ghana after power changed how much more Malik 😏😏😏."

Bawumia Ba Issaka 9090 wrote:

"He will call you to go and fight after that he will find somewhere to hide eiiii Ghana."

Ziger Miller remarked:

"You are jealous of the guy. Stop fooling, you talk like you own ghana. stop that fooling."

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.

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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.

Source: YEN.com.gh