The Inspector General of Police, COP Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has cautioned against electoral violence and misconduct within the police service as preparations continue for the upcoming by-election in Akwatia.
He made this disclosure at the 17th Regional Commanders’ Conference held in Accra on Friday, July 18 2025.
Mr Yohuno said a technical team has been set up to oversee security operations for the election, and further warned that anyone found guilty of committing electoral offences, whether a civilian or a police officer, would be prosecuted.
“The Ghana Police Service does not condone, support, or turn a blind eye to violence associated with our democratic processes,” he said.
He revealed that the Police Service is “reviewing footage from recent elections, and those involved in wrongdoing will be held accountable.”
The Akwatia by-election follows the death of Member of Parliament Ernest Yaw Kumi.
Parliament officially declared the seat vacant on July 17, 2025, paving the way for the Electoral Commission to begin arrangements for another polls to replace the deceased MP.
Mr Yohuno’s remarks come in the wake of violence that marred the recent parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North.
During that election, former Members of Parliament Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie and Hawa Koomson were assaulted at polling stations.
The violence was condemned by the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO). The Coalition described the incidents as acts of intimidation against voters, journalists and female candidates.
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