Andy Acheampong (M) popularly known as Seven has been enrolled in a 4-hour anger management course

The New Force Movement has suspended a bodyguard assigned to its 2024 presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, following a viral video showing the bodyguard physically assaulting a man during a funeral event in Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region.

The individual, identified by the party as Andy Acheampong, popularly known as "Seven", was captured in the video delivering multiple punches to a man who was reportedly trying to approach the presidential hopeful during the burial rites of the late Mamponghene and Krontihene of Asanteman, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, on June 7, 2025.

In a press statement signed by Charles Yomekpe, General Secretary of the New Force Movement on June 8, 2025, the party described the incident as “regrettable” and confirmed that Acheampong had been suspended from all duties pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

“As widely seen in a circulating video, Mr. Acheampong was captured using unjustifiable force against a supporter who was attempting to approach and speak with our presidential candidate,” the statement read.

The party emphasised that it is committed to peaceful democratic participation and does not condone violence in any form.

It also disclosed that Acheampong has been enrolled in a 4-hour anger management course as part of efforts to address the misconduct and prevent future incidents.

Enrollment verification from the North American Learning Institute confirms that Andy Acheampong officially joined the programme on June 7, 2025.

“Our movement is founded on respect, engagement, and peaceful democratic participation,” the statement added.

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