Minority in Parliament Demands Public Apology and Immediate Action against Ablekuma North Violence

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The Minority in Parliament, led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus, has condemned the violence that occurred during the recent rerun of the 2024 parliamentary election in Ablekuma North. The Caucus, at a press conference on July 16, 2025, called on President John Dramani Mahama to render a public apology to former MP Mavis Hawa Koomson, who was assaulted during the election. They also made several key demands, including the dismissal of two government officials and the arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in the violence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Minority in Parliament has demanded a public apology from President John Dramani Mahama to former MP Mavis Hawa Koomson for the assault she suffered during the election.
  • The Caucus has called for the immediate dismissal of Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw-Kotei, CEO of the Minerals Development Fund, and Malik Basintale, CEO of the Youth Employment Agency, for allegedly endorsing violence against opposition figures.
  • The police must provide daily updates on their investigation and arrests related to the Ablekuma North violence, and individuals involved must be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
  • The Ghana Police Service must conduct a thorough investigation into their security failures, including the alleged role of Chief Superintendent Lumor Frederick Senanu.
  • The NPP has also accused the government of attempting to silence journalists and opposition members through coordinated violence.

Statistics:

  • 19 polling stations were involved in the rerun election in Ablekuma North.
  • The Electoral Commission (EC) ordered the rerun due to irregularities, including missing signatures on pink sheets and the destruction of original result sheets.
  • The NPP candidate, Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie, secured 33,881 votes in the 2024 general election.
  • The NDC's Ewurabena Aubynn won the rerun with 34,090 votes against Afriyie's 33,881.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, "Minority in Parliament demands apology and immediate action against Ablekuma North violence"