The Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed that it is investigating a number of violent incidents that occurred during Friday’s parliamentary election rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency.
In a statement issued on Saturday, 12th July 2025, and signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the Police noted that while the election was generally peaceful, there were “some isolated incidents of violence, including cases of assault resulting in disorder at some polling stations.”
“Preliminary reports indicate that these incidents caused temporary disruptions to the otherwise peaceful conduct of the election in some polling stations.”
“Police officers intervened promptly to restore calm and ensure voting continued without further interruptions,” the statement said.
The Command assured the public that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators behind the disturbances.
“The Regional Command is taking steps to identify perpetrators, and anyone found to have engaged in acts of violence, intimidation, or breach of the peace will be arrested and taken through the due process of law,” the statement stressed.
The Police further encouraged members of the public to come forward with any information that could aid the investigations, stating: “Anyone with information on the persons involved in these incidents is encouraged to contact the Police through emergency numbers 18555 or 191 to assist with ongoing investigations.”
