In a significant development, a police officer who was captured on video assaulting a journalist during the elections has been interdicted and is now facing criminal charges for assault.
“In line with due process, the police officer captured in one of the videos assaulting a journalist who was interdicted, has been held for criminal charges of assault,” a release from the Ghana Police Service confirmed.
The Ghana Police Service also assured the public that arrests will soon be made in connection with the violence that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun on Friday, July 11, 2025.
The reassurance follows the gathering of what the police describe as “vital leads” after reviewing multiple video footages and obtaining statements from victims and witnesses.
The incident, which occurred at the St. Peter’s Methodist Church polling station, saw former Fisheries Minister, Hawa Koomson, and others reportedly attacked by unknown individuals. The chaos briefly disrupted voting activities before law enforcement restored order.
In a press release signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs at the Accra Regional Police Command, on Thursday, July 17, the police disclosed that they are actively analysing video evidence to identify all persons involved in the violent scenes.
“The command has progressed to obtain statements from complainants and witnesses to
aid in the ongoing investigations.
“The Police have also gathered vital leads and wish to assure the public that arrests will
be effected soon. Meanwhile, the victims involved in the incidents have been issued with Police Medical Report Forms,” the statement read.
The police appealed to the public to cooperate and provide credible information to aid the investigations.
