Authorities have launched an investigation into violent clashes that erupted during the Council of State elections in the Ashanti Region on February 11, 2025. Reports indicate that armed thugs overpowered police officers, raising concerns about security measures and voter safety.

Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has called on Interior Minister Mubarak Muntaka to outline steps being taken to enforce the law and ensure accountability.

In response, Muntaka confirmed that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for the violence.

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and upholding the rule of law throughout the electoral process.

However, the incident has reignited calls for a comprehensive review of election security protocols to prevent future occurrences of violence.

 

Election-related violence remains a recurring concern in Ghana.

In the 2020 elections, at least eight people lost their lives, while similar unrest during the 2024 polls resulted in at least six fatalities, despite promises of reform, he said.

The minister made this announcement while answering questions on the floor of Parliament