President John Dramani Mahama has referred a comprehensive report on electoral violence recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections to the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, for legal review and advice.<\/p>\n
The report, compiled and submitted by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, outlines findings on violent incidents that marred both elections, including shootings and clashes between political party supporters and security forces.<\/p>\n
These disturbances resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries across several constituencies. Eight people were reportedly killed during the 2020 elections, with three others losing their lives in the 2024 polls.<\/p>\n
The IGP\u2019s submission follows a directive issued by President Mahama shortly after taking office, in response to sustained calls from civil society organisations for accountability and transparency in dealing with politically motivated violence.<\/p>\n
By involving the Attorney-General, the President aims to determine the appropriate legal steps to ensure justice for victims and to implement measures that will prevent similar incidents in future electoral processes.<\/p>\n
The presidency has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and restoring public confidence in Ghana\u2019s democratic institutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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