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The Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two individuals linked to the violent disturbances that disrupted the parliamentary re-run in the Ablekuma North Constituency on Friday, July 11, 2025.
In an official statement issued on Wednesday, July 23, and signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the suspects were identified as 46-year-old Musah Muntari, a Station Manager at STC, and 43-year-old businessman Ali Saeed, popularly known as Mboma.
The two men are currently assisting the police with investigations into the incidents of violence and assault reported during the crucial by-election, which was held to elect a new Member of Parliament for the area.
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The re-run election was marked by pockets of chaos at several polling stations, raising concerns about electoral security and the safety of voters and officials. Videos and eyewitness accounts shared on social media highlighted scenes of confrontation, alleged ballot interference, and physical altercations.
The police statement reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to enforcing law and order, especially during elections, and promised that all individuals found culpable in election-related violence would be prosecuted.
“We urge the public to continue cooperating with the police and to share credible information,” the statement read. It further encouraged citizens to report relevant details via the emergency numbers 18555 or 191.
The Ghana Police Service emphasised that safeguarding the integrity of the country’s democratic processes remains a top priority and assured the public that further arrests could follow as investigations progress.
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