NDC Congress will be smooth and peaceful -

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday said intelligence information gathered suggested that some non-party elements were planning to foment trouble at its Delegates Congress to be held from December 20 to December 22. A statement issued in Accra and signed by Mr Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, General Secretary of NDC, said some people who did not belong to the Party had planned to "infiltrate the ranks of the Party members with the aim to create confusion at the Congress”. It is intended to drag the name of NDC into the mud and portray it as a violent party in the eyes of the electorate. It said the NDC was also aware that some journalists of some radio stations have been recruited to blow trivial issues out of proportions just to cause panic and instigate violent reactions from supporters of aspirants. "We appeal to these journalists not to engage in such diabolical act and hope that station managers and presenters will verify complaints and reports from their reporters and callers before broadcasting. "We hope that these efforts would not only ensure a successful NDC congress but also deepen the country's growing democracy," the statement said. It said the National Planning Committee of the Party wished to advise all such detractors, who have the intention of creating violence to disrupt the congress to stay away. The statement said the Party had informed the security agencies about the issue adding that adequate measures had been taken to guarantee the safety of all members. In another development following a meeting the NDC had with the Police Administration on Monday, the Police would be in full control of security at the Congress.GNA