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Eight Charged for Violence During Ablekuma North Re-Run Election

26Aug

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Eight Charged for Violence During Ablekuma North Re-Run Election

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 ca...

Police Deny Reports of Dismissal of Officer in Ablekuma By-Election Incident

23Aug

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Police Deny Reports of Dismissal of Officer in Ablekuma By-Election Incident

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed media reports suggesting that one of its officers involved in an infraction during the recent Ablekuma North By-Election is facing dismissal. In a statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs, the Service described the reports as false and misleading. According to the Police, no such decision has been taken regarding the officer, stressing that its internal disciplinary process is a quasi-judicial procedure whose outcome cannot be predetermined. The statement further clarified that under Service regulations, misconduct by an officer could attract different sanctions depending on the circumstances, and such decisions are made strictly on a case-by-case basis after disciplinary trials...

New MP urged to stay grounded, focused as Speaker cautions, ‘Four years is just a day’

23Jul

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New MP urged to stay grounded, focused as Speaker cautions, ‘Four years is just a day’

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has charged the newly sworn-in National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Madam Ewurabena Aubynn, to remain diligent and committed to her constituents. Following her swearing-in on Tuesday by the Speaker on the Floor of the House, Mr. Bagbin congratulated Madam Aubynn and emphasized the weight of public service. "You are now the hope of the people in the constituency. They are looking up to you to do something to improve their lives. It is a trust, and this I pray you don’t abuse. "Four years is just a day. You will go back to them, and they will assess you this time based on your performance. So please don’t be misled by other people," Mr Bagbin advised. He added, "Be punctual, ever presen...

Police launch investigations into violence during Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run

18Jul

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Police launch investigations into violence during Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run

The Accra Regional Police Command has initiated a comprehensive investigation into multiple violent incidents and assaults that occurred during the Ablekuma North Parliamentary re-run elections held on Friday, July 11, 2025. According to an official statement released by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the police have begun analyzing several video recordings from the polling stations. These videos are being scrutinized to identify individuals involved in acts of violence, intimidation, and other forms of misconduct during the election. Statements have already been taken from complainants and witnesses, while the police continue to follow up on critical leads. Superintendent Obeng assured the public that arrests will soon be effected as the i...

Ablekuma North violence reflects deep unaddressed democratic wounds—Security Analyst

14Jul

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Ablekuma North violence reflects deep unaddressed democratic wounds—Security Analyst

Mr. Adib Saani, Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, has described violence during the Ablekuma North Constituency rerun as signs of unresolved democratic challenges. He said although security personnel were generally present, incidents at a few polling stations undermined the credibility of the otherwise lawful process and should not be dismissed. “Even though most polling stations were peaceful, the few violent scenes have become the unfortunate highlight of the election,” he told the Ghana News Agency. Mr. Saani said the events were not unexpected, citing Ghana’s history of unchecked political violence and impunity. “What we saw was not just about Ablekuma North; it’s a result of years of lawlessness, abuse of power, and a growing a...

Police Assure Public of Swift Action Following Assaults During Ablekuma North Election Re-run

12Jul

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Police Assure Public of Swift Action Following Assaults During Ablekuma North Election Re-run

The Accra Regional Police Command has assured the public that decisive action will be taken against individuals involved in violent incidents during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election re-run held on Friday, July 11, 2025. According to a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the Police recorded a number of isolated incidents of violence, including assaults, which briefly disrupted voting at some polling stations. Preliminary investigations suggest that these acts of violence created temporary chaos but were quickly managed by police officers, who intervened promptly to restore calm and ensure the continuation of the electoral process. “The Regional Command is taking steps to identify perpetrators, and anyone found to h...

Minority Caucus Condemns Acts of Lawlessness in Ablekuma North Rerun Election

11Jul

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Minority Caucus Condemns Acts of Lawlessness in Ablekuma North Rerun Election

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned a series of violent incidents and disruptions that marred the parliamentary rerun election in the Ablekuma North Constituency today. The rerun, held across 19 polling stations, was called following months of disputes stemming from the December 2024 General Elections. In a press statement signed by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Caucus expressed grave concern over what it described as a pattern of lawlessness orchestrated by operatives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), allegedly led by Malik Basintale, Deputy National Communications Officer, and Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary. The statement cited several incidents captured on video, which purportedly show NDC officials incitin...

Police Roll Out Security Measures Ahead of Ablekuma North Parliamentary Re-run

10Jul

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Police Roll Out Security Measures Ahead of Ablekuma North Parliamentary Re-run

The Accra Regional Police Command has announced comprehensive security arrangements ahead of the Ablekuma North Parliamentary Re-run scheduled for today, Friday, July 11, 2025. In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the Police assured the public of their readiness to ensure peace and order before, during, and after the electoral exercise. The Electoral Commission has designated nineteen (19) polling stations within the constituency for the re-run. Police personnel will be stationed at all these locations to maintain law and order, ensure voter safety, and prevent any acts of electoral violence or disruption. Additionally, the Police will be actively monitoring both vehicular and pedestrian traffic around the polling zone...

A suit at the Supreme Court injuncted collation of Ablekuma North parliamentary election results-Minister

12Jun

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A suit at the Supreme Court injuncted collation of Ablekuma North parliamentary election results-Minister

An application filed at the Supreme Court has injuncted the Ministry of the Interior and the National Election Security taskforce from providing security for the Electoral Commission (EC) to collate the Ablekuma North parliamentary election results. The Minister of the Interior, Alhaji Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, made this known on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday. This follows an urgent question filed by Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth, the Member of Parliament for Okere on specific arrangements the Ministry had made to ensure the provision of adequate security for the collation and declaration of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election results. Alhaji Muntaka remarked: "To avoid acting in contempt of the Court, the National Election Security taskforce is s...

Minority Caucus threatens to withdraw cooperation over Ablekuma North election results

20Jan

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Minority Caucus threatens to withdraw cooperation over Ablekuma North election results

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued an ultimatum to the government, threatening to withdraw its cooperation if adequate security measures are not put in place to re-collate the Ablekuma North parliamentary election results. Mr Jerry Ahmed Shiab, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Weija-Gbawe, who addressed the Parliamentary Press Corp in Parliament House on Monday, said: "the Electoral Commission needs to recollate the outstanding polling stations, but this requires a secure environment." Mr Ahmed Shiab urged President John Dramani Mahama to call the alleged NDC supporters causing chaos to order, to allow the Electoral Commission (EC) to complete its work. The Ablekuma North constituency has been embroiled in controversy, with the EC ...