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Eight Charged for Violence During Ablekuma North Re-Run Election
Crime

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

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...
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