The Accra Regional Police Command have arrested two men in connection with violent incidents that disrupted a parliamentary election rerun in the Ablekuma North Constituency earlier this month, police officials confirmed Tuesday.
The suspects, identified as Musah Muntari, a 46-year-old station manager with the State Transport Company (STC), and Ali Saeed—known locally as “Mboma”—a 43-year-old businessman, are currently assisting investigators, according to a statement from the Accra Regional Police Command.
The arrests stem from disturbances that broke out during the July 11 by-election, held to determine a new parliamentary representative for the constituency. Multiple reports of assaults and disruptions at polling stations prompted a swift response from law enforcement and renewed scrutiny over election security.
“We remain committed to identifying and prosecuting all individuals involved in election-related violence,” said Supt. Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, in the statement. She urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and report any relevant information using the police emergency lines.
The Ablekuma North re-run follows Ghana’s broader effort to reinforce the integrity of its democratic processes. Incidents of electoral violence—though relatively rare—have become a flashpoint in recent elections, drawing concern from civil society groups and international observers.
The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to safeguarding electoral integrity, pledging to uphold law and order as the nation moves toward its next general elections.
