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...