The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects in connection with assaults that occurred during the recently held Ablekuma North constituency rerun elections.
Three journalists, as well as some political figures, were assaulted during the rerun of the Ablekuma North election in 19 polling stations on July 11, this year.
Speaking during a meeting between the leadership of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra on Wednesday, August 20, the IGP revealed that the suspects were apprehended by the Accra Regional Police Command and are currently being processed for prosecution.
“The Accra Regional Commander, as of yesterday, said he had eight suspects. Eight suspects have been arrested,” Dr. Yohuno disclosed. “They are being processed, and from the advice I had from the Regional Commander, tomorrow or Friday, they will be put before the court.”
The rerun, which was marred by scenes of violence and attacks, drew widespread condemnation from the public, media, and civil society groups. Videos of individuals believed to be party operatives assaulting citizens and observers circulated online, prompting swift calls for accountability.
The IGP also assured the GJA that the Police Service is committed to ensuring justice and holding accountable anyone found culpable, including officers who failed to act professionally during the disturbances.
“We are making progress and we will make sure that whatever happens, justice will be done to those who in one way or the other, did not do their work in a professional manner,” he said.
Dr. Yohuno reiterated the police administration’s zero tolerance for misconduct and emphasised that the integrity of elections—and public trust—depends on the professionalism of law enforcement officers.
