The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed deep concern over what it describes as widespread violence and disorder during the parliamentary rerun elections held across 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency.
In a statement issued by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Caucus accused members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of orchestrating and participating in acts of violence that disrupted the electoral process.
The statement specifically named NDC Deputy National Communications Officer Malik Basintale and Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande as individuals allegedly seen in viral videos inciting unrest.
“Their actions, and the justifications being offered by other NDC leaders, are a direct attack on our democratic process,” the statement said. “These acts are depriving the people of Ablekuma North of their constitutional right to representation.”
Among the incidents cited were reported assaults on New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie, former Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson, and former MP Darkoa Newman at the St. Peter’s Polling Station.
A journalist from the EIB Network, Banahene Agyekum, was also allegedly slapped by a police officer while reporting from North Odorkor 2.
The Caucus criticised the Ghana Police Service for what it described as inaction during the chaos, despite prior warnings of potential disruptions. It called for thorough investigations into the conduct of security personnel on the ground.
A notable incident occurred at the Awoshie DVLA Polling Station, where individuals dressed as security personnel were detained after failing to produce proper identification.
Tensions also escalated at the Asiedu Gyedu Memorial School 1 Polling Station, where confrontations between NDC supporters and police reportedly disrupted voting.
Additionally, the Deputy National Organiser of the NPP, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, was said to have been assaulted.
The Minority Caucus further criticised the presence of the Ministers for the Interior and Defence at polling stations, describing it as a “public gimmick” intended to mask what they termed a failure to take decisive action.
On a broader note, the Caucus challenged the Electoral Commission’s decision to conduct the rerun across 19 polling stations, arguing that the original dispute concerned only three. They suggested the expanded scope of the rerun raised concerns about possible political interference.
Calling for urgent intervention, the Minority urged the Ghana Police Service and the Electoral Commission to protect all electoral stakeholders and safeguard the integrity of the process.
The statement also appealed to the international community, civil society organisations, and the media to monitor the situation closely.
“The continued disenfranchisement of Ablekuma North residents, who have been without parliamentary representation since January 7, 2025, is unacceptable,” the statement concluded, reaffirming the Minority’s commitment to upholding justice, the rule of law, and electoral integrity.
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