The Accra Regional Police Command has arraigned eight (8) accused persons before the Circuit Court in connection with incidents of violence that occurred during the re-run of the Ablekuma North Parliamentary election held in July 2025. It is to be recalled that the re-run was marred with pockets of violence, some victims of which were high personalities such as Former Fisheries Minister and Awutu-Senya East MP, Hawa Koomson.
In a press release dated 26th August 2025 issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Accra Regional Police Command and signed by Ms. Juliana Obeng [Supt], the eight accused persons have been identified as Mohammed Abubakari, 32, a Private Security Officer; Tijani Mahamudu, 38, a driver; Prince Dzakpasu, 39, a Businessman; Anas Mohammed, 42, an Estate Developer; Mohammed Hamda, 35, a Mechanic; Darko Otibu Samuel, 33, a Businessman; Musah Muntari, 46, a Station Manager; and Ali Saeed alias Bomba, 43, a businessman.
All eight have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime, to wit: Assault, and Assault contrary to sections 23 (1) and 84 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29). They pleaded guilty to these charges and have been granted bail of GHC80,000.00 each with surety. The case has been adjourned to August 29th 2025.
Attached is the full statement from the Regional Police Command:
