The Ghana Police Service has dismissed claims that Nana Eric Agyemang Prempeh, Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ahafo Ano North, has been kidnapped.
According to earlier reports, Prempeh was allegedly abducted following an incident where a group reportedly stormed a local radio station he owns, vandalised the premises, and damaged a warehouse. Additionally, one of his vehicles was set ablaze.
In a statement issued on December 9, the Police described these claims as “false,” confirming that they have been in regular contact with the NADMO director general and are providing him with security.
“The Ghana Police Service would like to refute claims circulating on social media suggesting that Hon. Nana Eric Agyemang Prempeh, the Director-General of NADMO, has allegedly been kidnapped. We wish to categorically state that this claim is false. The Police have been in contact with him and are providing all necessary security support as the parliamentary candidate for Ahafo Ano North Constituency in the Ashanti Region,” the statement read.
The Police urged the public to dismiss the allegations, labelling them baseless and deserving of no attention.
In a related development, the NADMO headquarters in Accra was reportedly vandalised by individuals alleged to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to anonymous officials, the group, numbering over 20, stormed the office around 11 a.m. and demanded staff vacate the premises, claiming their party had won the elections.
The individuals reportedly demanded keys to the organization’s warehouses and caused significant damage, including breaking glass and tearing down framed photographs of current and former NADMO executives.
Eyewitnesses reported the incident to Citi News, noting the destruction caused by the group, which left staff shaken.
Authorities are expected to investigate these incidents to ensure accountability and the protection of public institutions.
