Two arrested over Ablekuma North election violence

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with violent incidents that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run held on Friday, July 11, 2025.

The Accra Regional Police Command confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Tuesday, describing the move as part of ongoing investigations into assaults and disturbances that occurred during the electoral process.

The suspects have been identified as Musah Muntari, a 46-year-old Station Manager at the State Transport Company (STC), and Ali Saeed, also known as Mboma, a 43-year-old businessman. Police say both men are currently in custody and assisting with investigations.

The Regional Police Command reiterated its commitment to ensuring accountability and justice for all acts of election-related violence, intimidation, or misconduct. The public is being urged to support police efforts by providing credible information and reporting suspicious activities through emergency lines 18555 or 191.

Signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the statement assured residents that authorities are treating the matter with utmost seriousness to preserve peace and democratic integrity.

The election, which was marred by chaos, saw masked men believed to be party thugs attacking voters, journalists, and political figures at polling centres. At St. Peter’s polling station, NPP parliamentary candidate Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie and former MP Mavis Hawa Koomson were assaulted by unidentified men who arrived on motorbikes and in a pickup truck.

Journalists covering the election were also targeted. Salomey Martey of JoyNews was slapped and shoved, Kwabena Agyekum Banahene of GHOne TV was assaulted by a uniformed police officer inside a polling station, and Vida Wiafe of ATV was reportedly pepper-sprayed.