The Accra Regional Police Command says it is taking steps to arrest those behind the violent scenes that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun, which left former MP Hawa Koomson, two journalists, and others injured.
In a statement issued on Saturday, July 12, the Police confirmed they recorded “isolated incidents of violence, including cases of assault resulting in disorder at some polling stations” during Friday’s vote.
Some disturbances involving unidentified vigilantes forced temporary suspensions of voting in certain areas as police officers moved in to restore calm.
Witnesses said a group of unidentified men stormed the Odorkor Methodist 1 polling station in a pickup truck, assaulting multiple people, including the former Awutu Senya East MP, Hawa Koomson, who was reportedly kicked to the ground before officers intervened.
Two journalists — one from JoyNews and another from TV3 — were also assaulted while covering the clashes.
Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, stated that the Command is working to identify those responsible.
“Anyone found to have engaged in acts of violence, intimidation, or breach of the peace will be arrested and taken through due process of law,” the statement said.
The Police are urging members of the public with information on the attackers to come forward to assist with ongoing investigations and are encouraging tip-offs through emergency numbers 18555 or 191.
The Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun was organised to break a months-long deadlock over the seat following the disputed December 2024 general election.
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