Henry Boakye, popularly known as Nana B of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reacted to the recent convictions of eight individuals involved in the Ablekuma North by-election violence.
The cases, according to the Accra Regional Police Command, stem from violent incidents during the parliamentary re-run on Friday, July 11, 2025.
“I have sighted a press release by the regional public affairs unit of the Ghana Police Service to the effect that some eight persons have been convicted after pleading guilty to their involvement in the Ablekuma North election violence,” Nana said.
He commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for swiftly investigating and prosecuting the hoodlums after the NPP had met with the IGP, urging action against those responsible.
“However,” Nana added, “videos available show that about twenty persons were involved in the regrettable violence during the Ablekuma North elections, and we expect investigations to continue and all of them brought to face justice.”
The NPP spokesperson also expressed concern over the bail granted to the self-confessed offenders, highlighting a perceived inconsistency in Ghana’s justice system.
“It is shocking, unfortunate and a bad precedent that self-confessed criminals are granted bail pending their sentencing while media practitioners, TikTokers, and individuals who are presumed innocent remain in police and prison remand for expressing their views,” he noted.
Nana further addressed concerns about security ahead of the Akwatia by-election. He recalled the IGP’s commitment that 5,000 police personnel would handle security without military involvement.
“Regrettably, we have sighted military presence in and around Akwatia from Sunday, August 24, till today, August 27. The police, as part of their internal security obligations, are responsible for the safety of this election, and so the military should stay away,” he urged.
He warned that Ghana, having dropped six places on the 2025 Global Peace Index, cannot afford further insecurity, particularly if sponsored by the ruling government.
“We urge the police to stand their ground and maintain peace during the Akwatia elections,” he concluded.
The eight individuals arraigned include Mohammed Abubakari, Tijani Mahamudu, Prince Dzakpasu, Anas Mohammed, Mohammed Hamda, Darko Otibu Samuel, Musah Muntari, and All Saeed alias Bomba.
They pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit crime and assault under sections 23(1) and 84 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). Each has been granted bail of GH₵80,000 with one surety, and the case is adjourned to August 29, 2025.
