President John Dramani Mahama has referred a detailed report on electoral violence stemming from Ghana’s 2020 and 2024 general elections to Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine, requesting legal assessment and recommendations.
The report, compiled by Inspector General of Police Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, outlines a series of violent incidents that marred the two election cycles. It includes accounts of armed clashes between political supporters and security personnel, as well as voter suppression concerns in several constituencies. According to official figures, eight fatalities were recorded during the 2020 polls, with an additional three lives lost in the 2024 elections.
President Mahama, who took office earlier this year, ordered the inquiry amid growing pressure from civil society groups demanding transparency and accountability over politically motivated violence. The report’s submission marks a critical step in what the administration describes as a broader effort to restore confidence in the country’s democratic process.
“The President is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that such incidents do not recur in future elections,” the Presidency said in a statement. “The rule of law must prevail.”
Legal analysts expect the Attorney General’s office to explore possible prosecutions as well as policy recommendations aimed at reforming election security protocols. The move underscores the Mahama administration’s stated priority of reinforcing institutional credibility and safeguarding democratic norms.
