14 h. ago NPP will never forget to prosecute perpetrators of Ablekuma North electoral violence – Bawumia

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP), when returned to power, will ensure the prosecution of all individuals involved in the recent electoral violence during the Ablekuma North rerun.

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58 h. ago Ablekuma North rerun: Police officer interdicted for assaulting journalist faces criminal charges

The Accra Regional Police Command says it has launched investigations into the series of violent incidents that marred the parliamentary re-run election in Ablekuma North on Friday, July 11. In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the police confirmed that they are reviewing multiple videos capturing assaults and disturbances at various polling stations.

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3 d. ago Lawyer petitions Mahama for Commission of Enquiry into Ablekuma North rerun violence

Private legal practitioner Lawrence Kwesi Botchway Jnr has petitioned President John Mahama to establish an independent Commission of Enquiry to investigate violent incidents during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun held on July 11.

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3 d. ago Calls for my removal biggest joke – Hannah Bissiw denies wrongdoing in Ablekuma North rerun fallout

The Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund, Dr. Hanna Bisiw-Kotei, has dismissed calls by the Minority in Parliament for her removal following remarks she made about the violence during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

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3 d. ago Mahama and Vice President haven’t called me since the assault – Hawa Koomson

Former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has expressed disappointment that neither President John Dramani Mahama nor Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reached out to her following the assault she suffered during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

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3 d. ago I’m not a violent person – Hawa Koomson speaks after Ablekuma North rerun chaos

Former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has rejected claims that she was responsible for the violence that erupted during the parliamentary rerun election in the Ablekuma North constituency. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, the former Fisheries Minister said she is not a violent person and would never endanger […]

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3 d. ago ‘It won’t deter me’ – Hawa Koomson vows to stay in politics despite assault

Former Awutu-Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson has declared that the violent assault she endured during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun will not force her out of politics. Speaking on Asempa FM on Wednesday, the embattled former Fisheries Minister framed the attack as evidence of her political influence, asserting that the ruling National Democratic Congress […]

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3 d. ago I didn’t go to Ablekuma North polling station with ill motive – Hawa Koomson

Former Member of Parliament for Awutu-Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has denied allegations of wrongdoing at the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, insisting that her possession of pepper spray at the polling station was purely for self-defence.

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3 d. ago Minority condemns Ablekuma North rerun violence, calls it a threat to Ghana’s democracy

The Minority in Parliament has described the violence during the Ablekuma North rerun as an “assault on democracy,” calling it the most serious threat to Ghana’s constitutional order in decades.

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4 d. ago Ablekuma North rerun: Hawa Koomson admits using pepper spray in self

Former Awutu‑Senya East MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has broken her silence after deploying pepper spray during the tumultuous Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun last Friday, 11 July, stating her actions were a protective measure amid a life-threatening situation. The election day descended into disorder at the St Peter’s Methodist Church polling station, following reports of unidentified men overpowering […]

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5 d. ago Akua Afriyie apologises to NPP for defying orders to sit out Ablekuma North re

NPP’s 2024 parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, Nana Akua Afriyie, says she has rendered an unqualified apology to the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after defying the party’s directive not to contest the Ablekuma North election re-run. While she declined to confirm whether she regrets flouting the party’s orders, she stated that the […]

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5 d. ago Akua Afriyie defied NPP orders; now she apologises over Ablekuma North re

NPP’s 2024 parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, Nana Akua Afriyie, says she has rendered an unqualified apology to the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after defying the party’s directive not to contest the Ablekuma North election re-run. While she declined to confirm whether she regrets flouting the party’s orders, she stated that the […]

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5 d. ago Ablekuma North: If any NDC boy is harmed, we’ll hold you responsible – Gbande warns NPP

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has issued a stern warning to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over what he described as a reckless and dangerous campaign to label NDC members as violent criminals.

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5 d. ago Violence by Proxy in Annoh Dompreh’s Remarks and Hawa Koomson’s Actions

The fire that consumes your neighbour's house will eventually destroy your own. The violence and impunity that have surfaced in Ghana's key elections, by-elections, and reruns are a warning sign that the country's democracy is at a crossroads, and leaders and citizens must work together to create a more peaceful and just society. The violence against journalists during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun in Ghana is a serious concern about the growing risks faced by journalists in their quest to inform the public.

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5 d. ago I called Hawa Koomson to empathise with her over Ablekuma North incident – Muntaka

The Minister for Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has condemned the recent attack on former Fisheries Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson, during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun held last Friday.

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5 d. ago Perpetrators of Ablekuma North violence will face justice without favour – Interior Minister assures

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has vowed that those responsible for the recent violence during the Ablekuma North rerun will be arrested and prosecuted.

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5 d. ago Ablekuma North violence: Why is Mahama silent? Arthur K wonders

Former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Dr Arthur Kennedy (Arthur K.), has expressed disappointment over the violent incidents that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun election on Friday, July 11, 2025, pointedly questioning President John Mahama's silence on the matter.

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5 d. ago Electoral violence must be dealt with decisively – Ibn Chambas

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has called for urgent and decisive action to end electoral violence in Ghana and across Africa, warning that peaceful elections are essential for long-term stability on the continent. Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk, Dr Ibn Chambas stressed that election-related violence remains one […]

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5 d. ago Arthur Kennedy Condemns Police inaction over Ablekuma North rerun violence

Dr Kwabena Arthur Kennedy, a respected stalwart and former presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly criticised the police for what he described as failure to act during scenes of violence at Ablekuma-North.

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5 d. ago Keep security forces out of politics – Dr Arthur Kennedy demands urgent reforms

Physician and political activist Dr. Kwabena Arthur Kennedy has urged urgent reforms to Ghana’s security services, calling for a clear separation between law enforcement and political interests following violent scenes during the Ablekuma North rerun.

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