By Mavis Paintsil, Accra
The Minister of Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to start prosecuting individuals who engaged in violence in the 2020 and 2024 elections.
Ghana has enjoyed relatively peaceful elections since 1992. However, the recent violence in the Ablekuma North elections exposes certain weaknesses that we must address. You and your team must go through all the evidence at your disposal and deal with those involved. Don’t spare anyone.”
The 17th Regional Commanders Conference was meant to review operational strategies and service performance, assessing the progress of the service and collectively addressing challenges in fulfilling the policies constitutional mandate.
According to him, the government does not condone violence in any form; hence, the Ghana Police Service (GPS) needs to work hard to deal with electoral violence in the country.
He reminded the IGP of the upcoming Akwatia by-election and the need to put proactive measures in place to detect any violence that may rear its ugly head.
“I take this opportunity to remind you of the electoral violence in 2020 and 2024. I have seen the report, and our expectation is nothing short of swift prosecution.
“I also encourage you to collaborate with the Attorney-General’s Department and begin swift prosecution. The government and the party are solidly behind you,” he said.
In his recent “Government Accountability Series,” Mr Muntaka revealed that the IGP had formally submitted comprehensive reports on the violent incidents that marred Ghana’s general elections in 2020 and 2024.
According to the Interior Minister, the report marks a major step forward in the government’s efforts to address electoral violence and restore confidence in the country’s democratic process.
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