The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Muntaka, has strongly condemned the violent incidents that disrupted the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, promising that all individuals involved—regardless of political affiliation—will be held accountable.
The violence, which erupted on Friday, July 11, saw unidentified men storm the St. Peter’s Polling Centre, assaulting voters and election officials, including former Fisheries Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson.
The chaos led to a temporary suspension of voting in 19 polling stations before additional security personnel were deployed to restore order and allow the polls to continue.
Speaking to journalists in Accra on Monday, July 14, Minister Muntaka reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance stance on political vigilantism.
“I can assure you that not my party, not any group—we will not sit and allow the resurgence of vigilantism,” he stated.
He revealed that video evidence of the disturbances has been forwarded to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), with instructions to act swiftly.
“Videos have been sent to the IGP, and he has been directed to ensure that all those involved are brought to book,” he said.
Muntaka emphasized that political connections will not shield perpetrators from the consequences of their actions.
“We will not condone lawlessness from anyone, whether within or outside our party. Under the leadership of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, no vigilante group will be permitted to operate,” he added.
The Ablekuma North rerun has sparked renewed national conversations about electoral violence, prompting calls for urgent reforms and enforcement of anti-vigilante laws.
Source: AdomOnline
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