Ghanaian actress, self-acclaimed Queen of Comedy and strong supporter of the incumbent NPP party, Afia Schwarzenegger has taken to her Instagram page to blasts youths busily fighting for politicians.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters have clashed at Jamestown in the Odododiodoo constituency.
Fifteen persons have been wounded following the attack in one of the Greater Accra Region’s known hotspots ahead of elections.
The incident occurred while some NDC members were embarking on a campaign walk.
Videos in circulation have seen men in party colours, throwing stones, bottles and other projectiles on a street at each other.
The fighting was concentrated at on the Atta Mills Highway at a junction called One Way.
Police sources indicated that both parties have filed complaints with police following the incident on Sunday morning.
The wounded are receiving treatment at the Korle BU Teaching Hospital.
Tensions are normally high in Odododiodoo ahead of elections and observers flag it as a volatile constituency.
Reports of violence have been noted since the start of 2020.
Reacting to this, Afia Schwarzenegger referred to the youth engage such fights are fools.
“Continue fighting for politicians who have their kids abroad. You are fools for fighting your fellow human being for belonging to a different party. What do you intend to gain from acting this way?” Afia stated.
