Ablekuma North Rerun: Police Arrest Suspects Posing as Security at DVLA Polling Station
- Ghana Police arrested individuals impersonating security officers at the Awoshie DVLA polling station during the Ablekuma North rerun elections
- The suspects, dressed in brown uniforms, failed to identify themselves and were taken to Odorkor Police Station for investigations
- The incident has raised concerns about election security, with police assuring the public of their commitment to a safe electoral process
- Yakub Alfa Suleiman, the founder of the Journalists Network for Peace and Security (JNePS), shared his views on this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh
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The Ghana Police Service has arrested individuals impersonating security personnel at the Awoshie DVLA polling station in Ablekuma North during the rerun elections.
The individual, dressed in a brown uniform, was stationed near the entrance of the polling centre but failed to properly identify themselves, raising suspicions among authorities.
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In a video circulating on social media, the suspects were seen bundled into a police pickup and subsequently driven to the Odorkor Police Station for further investigation.
The police are working to determine the individual's true identity and motives.
This incident highlights the importance of strict security measures during elections. The police are committed to ensuring the safety and integrity of the electoral process.
Watch the video below:
GHOne TV reporter assaulted at Ablekuma North
In a related development, a disturbing incident has been reported at the Church of Pentecost North Odorkor 4 polling station in the Tswuim Electoral Area during the Ablekuma North rerun elections.
A police officer is alleged to have physically assaulted a GHOne TV reporter while on duty, covering the election.
The altercation reportedly occurred while the reporter was performing their journalistic duties at the polling station.
In a video circulating on social media, the police officer was captured slapping the young reporter.
Witnesses claim the police officer used excessive force against the journalist.
Ghanaian journalist Kwabena disclosed that after he refused to leave the premises, a police officer slapped him, escalating the situation and sparking controversy on social media.
Accra Mayor reacts to attack on reporter
Reacting to the incident, Michael Nii Kpakpo, the Mayor of Accra, confirmed the incident and noted that the police officer involved had a history of volatile behaviour.
He stated that he would contact the relevant authorities to request the deployment of a different officer to maintain order and support a peaceful electoral process.
Reaction to the police arrest at Ablekuma North
Ghanaians on social media have reacted to the arrested of the suspects by the police at the Ablekuma North Constituency.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:
@Awuyah Babyyaa Sefakor said:
"Some people and common sense.. ahiaa dem go give you that u won’t finish spending. Boi3."
@Kwadzo Kasu also said:
"The NPP thinks they are still in power oo mmmoa. Azugu on my mind."
@Slow Boat commented:
"We in the NDC will not compromise our security surveillance system and vigilance for the long and everlasting peace, cohesion and togetherness we are enjoying in this country. Long live the NDC, long live Ghana."
Sharing his views on this, Yakub Alfa Suleiman, the founder of the Journalists Network for Peace and Security (JNePS), commended the police for their swift action.
He further stated that when it comes to issues of election violence, as a democracy, there is always an expectation of some level of violence during elections.
However, he emphasised that the gravity of the violence depends on how the situation is managed.
Yakub explained that while every election will have some pockets of violence, it could range from verbal exchanges to more serious incidents involving ammunition.
He stated that it is up to the people to manage the situation effectively to prevent it from becoming a serious issue or negatively impacting those participating in the election process.
"Interestingly, when it comes to issues of election violence, we, as a democracy, should know that there will always be an expectation of some level of violence during elections. However, the gravity of it depends on how we manage the situation. First of all, it's important to acknowledge that every election will surely have some pockets of violence," he said
"Some might be as minimal as verbal exchanges, while others could involve the use of ammunition to attack people. In all these cases, as I mentioned earlier, it is up to us to decide how to manage the situation in a way that prevents it from becoming a serious issue or affecting individuals participating in the election process," he further stated.
The founder of the JNePS further shared his views on what can be done to eliminate politically motivated violence in Ghana.
"First of all, those in charge of managing our elections, beyond the Electoral Commission, include other stakeholders. One of the major stakeholders is the political parties involved in the election. Then there are the security services, which are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the people, and they also play a crucial role in maintaining a peaceful election process," he stated.
"So, the Electoral Commission is one key player, the political parties are the second, and the security services are the third. These are the people who should ensure that pockets of electoral violence are minimised," he added.
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Pastor predicts Ablekuma North election results
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian prophet had forecast the winner of the Ablekuma North rerun between Akua Afriyie of the NPP and Ewurabena Aubynn of the NDC.
He also spoke about events he claimed would occur at the polling station before the results were announced.
After watching the video, netizens shared their opinions about the prophecy in the comments section.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
