The Accra Regional Police Command has announced that eight individuals have been arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court in connection with violent incidents that marred the Ablekuma North Parliamentary re-run election held on Friday, 11th July 2025.
The accused persons have been identified as Mohammed Abubakari, 32, a private security officer; Tijani Mahamudu, 38, a driver; Prince Dzakpasu, 39, a businessman; Anas Mohammed, 42, an estate developer; Mohammed Hamda, 35, a mechanic; Darko Otibu Samuel, 33, a businessman; Musah Muntari, 46, a station manager; and Ali Saeed alias Bomba, 43, a businessman.
All eight pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit crime, to wit: assault, and assault contrary to Sections 23(1) and 84 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The case has been adjourned to 29th August 2025, with the court granting each accused person bail in the sum of GH₵80,000 with one surety.
In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs, Accra Region, the Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to upholding justice and ensuring peace and order during and after electoral processes.
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