Adansi Asokwa Member of Parliament (MP) Kobina Tahir (KT) Hammond has threatened to give his main contender in the New Patriotic Party primaries, Sammy Binfoh Darkwah a showdown.
Allegations had surfaced earlier, with Hammond claiming that Deputy CEO of the Ghana Library Authority Samuel Binfo had deployed individuals to assault his supporters.
He said the attack occurred on Friday night, claiming some of the suspects came to his house to apologise after the act.
In response to these allegations, Hammond expressed his intention for retaliation.
“We have had elections in this constituency for 24 years and there has not been any act of violence or chaos but Sammy Binfoh comes in anytime to cause trouble. I am very disappointed one of my people had an AK47 but decided to use a pistol to defend himself,” he stated.
“I will give him two showdowns. I will humiliate him at the polls and get him beaten physically. This is not violence but a notice so wherever he is, he should leave town quickly.
How can he attack my people and think he will get away with it? I will organise for him to be beaten physically,” he threatened amidst an attempt by some policemen to calm him down.
It is noteworthy that Hammond had previously submitted a petition to the Appeals Committee, urging the disqualification of Samuel Binfo, but this attempt proved unsuccessful.
KT Hammond is seeking a fifth term.