Kojo Oppong Nkrumah calls for public inquiry into electoral violence

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Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has called for a public inquiry into the breakdown of law and order at several collation centres during the 2024 general elections.

His appeal comes in response to reports of violence, disruptions, and allegations of electoral malpractice in various parts of the country.

Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, the former Minister for Works and Housing stressed the need for a thorough investigation to uncover the root causes of these disturbances. He emphasized that such an inquiry would be crucial in preventing similar incidents in future elections, especially as Ghana prepares for the 2028 polls.

Oppong Nkrumah insisted that those responsible for inciting violence or undermining the electoral process must be held accountable. He argued that a public inquiry would not only clarify what transpired but also serve as a deterrent against future misconduct.

“Mr. Speaker, in addition to the leaders’ call to send a resolution to the executive branch, my prayer is that this resolution includes a request for a proper public inquiry into the conditions under which law and order broke down at numerous collation centres,” he stated.

He further emphasized the need to enhance security measures to protect public institutions, election officials, and security personnel during electoral processes.

While the 2024 elections were largely peaceful, some constituencies experienced pockets of violence, with disputes over election results escalating into physical confrontations, vandalism, and attacks on electoral officials and security officers.

Political parties and candidates in affected areas raised allegations of vote collation irregularities, further increasing tensions. Observers from civil society groups and international monitoring bodies also voiced concerns, urging authorities to strengthen measures that safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s electoral system.

With growing demands for accountability, the call for a public inquiry could pave the way for critical electoral reforms ahead of the next elections.

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