Interior Minister orders full implementation of election violence taskforce recommendations

Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister of Interior, has directed the full enforcement of recommendations from the Special Investigation Taskforce on Election Violence to ensure justice for incidents during the 2020 and 2024 general elections, including the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election.

He reported 12 cases of electoral violence resulting in 15 deaths and 39 injuries, and called for improved election security coordination and the cessation of military involvement in crowd control. Families of the deceased and injured will receive compensation, while perpetrators will face prosecution.

Affected areas include Ablekuma Central, Ahafo Ano West, Awutu Senya, Ayawaso West Wuogon, Banda Ahenkro, Damango, Nkoransa South, Odododiodio, Savelugu, and Techiman South.