The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has revealed that most violent incidents recorded during Ghana’s 2020 and 2024 general elections were linked to the use of firearms by supporters of the two main political parties and, in some cases, by security personnel deployed to maintain order.
Addressing a press conference to present a report on election-related violence, Mr. Mubarak explained that investigations showed the majority of incidents resulted from clashes between rival party supporters or from security officers using live ammunition in efforts to disperse crowds.
“The circumstances of each case vary, but nearly all involve the use of firearms during confrontations between supporters of the two major political parties and instances where security personnel resorted to the use of live ammunition or warning shots as a means of crowd control,” he said.
The Interior Minister noted that one of the major investigations following the 2020 elections—particularly the incident at Odododiodio in the Greater Accra Region—had been concluded. He added that the Attorney General is currently prosecuting three individuals before the High Court (Criminal Division) in Accra.
Mr. Mubarak further disclosed that findings from the probe revealed three incidents, which claimed four lives, were caused by armed police patrol teams, while military personnel were implicated in three other cases that led to three deaths during crowd control operations.
He assured the public that the government remains committed to ensuring accountability for all election-related fatalities and improving coordination among security agencies in future electoral deployments.
Source: Adomonline
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