Thugs ransack EC office over re-collation of Ablekuma North election results

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You get this voting for hooligans 10 months ago

This has never happened in the history of this country. Why is the incompetent IGP mum,

This has never happened in the history of this country. Why is the incompetent IGP mum,
FRANKIE 10 months ago

The simple solution to this brouhaha is a rerun. Why is the EC footing in that regard?

The simple solution to this brouhaha is a rerun. Why is the EC footing in that regard?
TAKE OR PAY DEMON 10 months ago

Dampare is sabotaging the EC.

Dampare is sabotaging the EC.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 months ago

Ghanaweb, the word is louvres or louvers and not levers, haaba!

Ghanaweb, the word is louvres or louvers and not levers, haaba!
TAKE OR PAY DEMON 10 months ago

So where is Dampare.

So where is Dampare.
CHIEF JUSTICE AND AG MUST ACT TO PROTECT WOMEN & CHILDREN. 10 months ago

A well known drug baron called Kwadwo Adjei in East Legon, No 4 Ginger Street, is bribing his way through the courts to forcefully take away a 4yr old daughter from her mother aided by National Security. All over the news ye ...
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A well known drug baron called Kwadwo Adjei in East Legon, No 4 Ginger Street, is bribing his way through the courts to forcefully take away a 4yr old daughter from her mother aided by National Security. All over the news yesterday
Kwaku 10 months ago

If he is a well known drug baron, why is he out of jail? If you have evidence please produce it. Child custody battles does not mean you should defame someone.

If he is a well known drug baron, why is he out of jail? If you have evidence please produce it. Child custody battles does not mean you should defame someone.
Yaw 10 months ago

The incompetence of the EC is causing all this nonsense

The incompetence of the EC is causing all this nonsense
John K( They should beat up the useless EC officers) 10 months ago

The EC and it officers must be given a server beatings . The EC is hiding behind the NPP to create this unnecessary problems.

The EC and it officers must be given a server beatings . The EC is hiding behind the NPP to create this unnecessary problems.
Busanga ideas-Talensi Junction 10 months ago

But this Afriyie NPP woman was in China as deputy Ghana Ambassador, she is a greedy and con woman

But this Afriyie NPP woman was in China as deputy Ghana Ambassador, she is a greedy and con woman
MV 10 months ago

For Divine intervention, Jean Mensah and Bossman would set this country ablaze.

For Divine intervention, Jean Mensah and Bossman would set this country ablaze.
Wwwe 10 months ago

Ofuibiba tell Ur stupid party members to stop using manchomen hmmm next elections there will b war

Ofuibiba tell Ur stupid party members to stop using manchomen hmmm next elections there will b war
Akyem sakawa Mafia 10 months ago

What is preventing the EC from rerunning election in Ablekuma North but bent on declaring Npp candidate as the winner with all those Forged scan documents,

What is preventing the EC from rerunning election in Ablekuma North but bent on declaring Npp candidate as the winner with all those Forged scan documents,
Abubakar 10 months ago

It would be better for someone to kill the three EC top officials than to allow them plunge the country into a civil war like it happened in Rwanda.

It would be better for someone to kill the three EC top officials than to allow them plunge the country into a civil war like it happened in Rwanda.
Shamsi Waleed 10 months ago

If EC can put the country in civil war that means the citizens are foolish. You guys are partisan zealots and refuse to put Ghana first

If EC can put the country in civil war that means the citizens are foolish. You guys are partisan zealots and refuse to put Ghana first
Shamsi Waleed 10 months ago

If EC can put the country in civil war that means the citizens are foolish. You guys are partisan zealots and refuse to put Ghana first

If EC can put the country in civil war that means the citizens are foolish. You guys are partisan zealots and refuse to put Ghana first
Kawaadwen 10 months ago

Wo kwasia wate

Wo kwasia wate
Peter 10 months ago

No killing, we have taken back our country and no criminal is going to prevent a reset of Ghana. We knew they would resist but at the end Ghana our beloved country is actually free from npp criminals.
The only place for them ...
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No killing, we have taken back our country and no criminal is going to prevent a reset of Ghana. We knew they would resist but at the end Ghana our beloved country is actually free from npp criminals.
The only place for them is Nsawam. They have no choice. It's just a matter of time and all the noise will come down.
AB 10 months ago

Since when did louvre become lever. Eeeih, Ghanaweb

Since when did louvre become lever. Eeeih, Ghanaweb
Prince 10 months ago

I will pray and ask GOD why such stupid group of people find their way into this peaceful country called Ghana. We must start thinking of federal state so that we can stop these idiots from entering our peaceful kingdom

I will pray and ask GOD why such stupid group of people find their way into this peaceful country called Ghana. We must start thinking of federal state so that we can stop these idiots from entering our peaceful kingdom
It’s Long overdue. Ashantis and eastern should start. 10 months ago

I second you 100%.. it’s getting worst everyday with these foreigners party causing chaos and violence all over the country. The state police has been corrupted once again.

I second you 100%.. it’s getting worst everyday with these foreigners party causing chaos and violence all over the country. The state police has been corrupted once again.
Kofi 10 months ago

All blame must be laid at the door step of the chairperson and the EC as a whole

All blame must be laid at the door step of the chairperson and the EC as a whole
Patriot 10 months ago

What's the problem with the EC and the police? They can't provide security? Is Ghana a semi-banana republic as these incidents keep recurring?

What's the problem with the EC and the police? They can't provide security? Is Ghana a semi-banana republic as these incidents keep recurring?
Truth 10 months ago

The party that once signed its manifesto with human blood on live TV will never let peace prevail.

The party that once signed its manifesto with human blood on live TV will never let peace prevail.
Holy. Sinner 10 months ago

Where is the Statue of Akufo Addo the CRIMINAL?,HAHAHAA,

Where is the Statue of Akufo Addo the CRIMINAL?,HAHAHAA,
Abdul-Aziz 10 months ago

Security Lapses in Ghana: A Call to Action
By: Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Rahman
January 17, 2025
The 2024 general elections in Ghana were hailed as one of the most pivotal moments in our democratic journey. However, the aftermath o ...
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Security Lapses in Ghana: A Call to Action
By: Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Rahman
January 17, 2025
The 2024 general elections in Ghana were hailed as one of the most pivotal moments in our democratic journey. However, the aftermath of this crucial event has revealed disturbing security lapses that threaten not only the integrity of our institutions but the very foundation of peace and order in our country. The lack of decisive action from the government, under President John Dramani Mahama, has allowed thugs and criminal elements to wreak havoc on state institutions, public officials, and the people of Ghana. It is time for a serious reckoning, and a call for action to restore the rule of law.
In the days following the election, violence erupted across several regions, with thugs emboldened by the absence of swift and strong leadership. The lack of leadership at that moment is perhaps due to the overwhelming defeat of the NPP government which stripped the almighty Akuffo Addo of his entrenched powers and Mahama who had not been sworn in to take control. The most alarming of these incidents was the attack on the Electoral Commission's offices in Accra, where unknown assailants stormed the premises, ransacked files, and destroyed critical electoral documents. This brazen act of violence undermined the credibility of our democratic processes, threatening to destabilize the confidence Ghanaians place in our electoral system. Yet, despite the severity of this attack, then President-elect Mahama’s response was lukewarm, offering little more than statements of concern rather than concrete actions to hold the perpetrators accountable.
In another chilling example, a group of armed men broke into the office of a prominent government official, demanding access to sensitive materials. The brazen nature of this attack—carried out in broad daylight—highlights the erosion of security within our cities and towns. Reports from local security agencies suggest that these men were directly linked to political groups that felt emboldened by the post-election environment. The lack of action from the state, again, allowed the situation to spiral out of control. Rather than taking swift and decisive action to protect public officials and their institutions, the government’s inaction left the country vulnerable to further escalation.
Perhaps the most disheartening incident was the violent protests that erupted at the University of Ghana, Legon, where students clashed with police forces. What began as peaceful demonstrations over election-related issues quickly turned into chaos when masked individuals, armed with sticks and stones, attacked security personnel and innocent bystanders. These thugs were reportedly aligned with certain political factions, further blurring the line between legitimate protest and criminal activity. There have been several subsequent attacks by masked individuals across the country. Yet, despite the destruction and injury, there was no immediate intervention by the government to bring the situation under control. The delayed response to such incidents not only endangered lives but also sent a message that violence would go unpunished.
As if this were not alarming enough, the current government’s actions in the wake of these violent episodes point to a deeply troubling trend: the focus is not on securing the country or punishing the wrongdoers but rather on suppressing opposition voices. In the aftermath of the elections, the government has been quick to set up dubious entities like the "ORAL" (Operation for the Restoration of Accountability and Law), a campaign that seems more focused on persecuting political opponents than safeguarding public order or holding the attackers accountable. This initiative, launched in the name of restoring order, has been criticized for being selectively applied, used as a tool to target opposition leaders while turning a blind eye to the violence perpetrated by groups aligned with the ruling party.
This double standard is evident when we look at the government’s inaction in addressing the very real attacks on state institutions. While opposition figures are being hunted down and punished under the guise of “restoring order,” those involved in attacking the Electoral Commission or vandalizing public offices have yet to face any meaningful consequences. It is a dangerous precedent when the state’s response to violence is dictated more by political considerations than by the need to maintain peace and justice for all Ghanaians, irrespective of their political affiliations.
This has compounded the sense of lawlessness in the country. Thugs from various political factions, especially those who feel they are owed power after eight years in opposition, have taken matters into their own hands. As they attack and destroy state property in the name of claiming their "right to power," they are emboldened by the government's silence and selective justice. In this climate of impunity, it is clear that the government’s focus is not on safeguarding the security of the Ghanaian people or strengthening institutions, but on consolidating political control at any cost.
The failure to take swift and meaningful action against these violent groups is a betrayal of the very values Ghana stands for—values that have earned us respect as a stable democracy in West Africa. The very values that President Mahama purports to advocate for and fought for while in opposition in the past eight years. The current leadership must do more than just issue hollow statements of concern. We need concrete actions that restore the rule of law, ensure accountability, and protect our democratic institutions.
It is time for the government to put its priorities straight:
1. Strengthening Security Forces: Our police, military, and other law enforcement agencies must be given the resources, training, and mandate to act decisively in the face of such threats. This means better funding, enhanced intelligence-gathering, and the removal of political influence from the security sector.
2. Holding Perpetrators Accountable: It is essential that those responsible for these acts of violence are identified and brought to justice. President Mahama must ensure that no individual or group is above the law, regardless of their political affiliation. The selective targeting of opposition figures through "ORAL" must stop, and the law must apply equally to all.
3. Reforming the Electoral Process: The Electoral Commission and other state institutions must be safeguarded from political interference. Measures must be put in place to protect sensitive materials and prevent any future attacks that threaten the integrity of our democracy.
4. Creating a National Dialogue on Security: It is time for a national conversation on how to protect our institutions, officials, and citizens from political violence. This dialogue must involve all stakeholders, including political parties, civil society, and the media, to ensure that our democracy remains resilient and secure.
Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in West Africa is in jeopardy if these security lapses continue unchecked. The world has looked to us as a model of peaceful transitions of power, but we are at risk of losing that status if the situation is not addressed with the urgency it deserves. President Mahama must act now to protect Ghana’s democracy, institutions, and the safety of its people. This is not just a political responsibility—it is a moral imperative.
It is time to put an end to the lawlessness and restore the Ghanaian dream of peace, unity, and security for all. The time for action is now.

Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Rahman is a dedicated professional with a diverse career across education, law enforcement, and social work. After completing his A-levels, he began his career as a teacher in Ghana, where he helped shape the educational experiences of young students. His career then took him to the United States, where he worked as a correctional officer in Maryland, before serving as a Child Protective Specialist in New York City. Currently, Abdul-Aziz is a Licensed Social Worker, focusing on providing support and advocacy in New York City schools. His extensive background in education, social services, and public safety has equipped him with a unique understanding of the challenges facing individuals and communities, and he continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those he serves.
AI 10 months ago

WITHDRAW THE ARMY GUARDING JEAN MENSAH
Why waste resources guarding an incompetent and bigoted criminal who demands protection because of her bad deeds?

WITHDRAW THE ARMY GUARDING JEAN MENSAH
Why waste resources guarding an incompetent and bigoted criminal who demands protection because of her bad deeds?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 months ago

Withdraw her guards so that you guys can kidnap and murder her like you did to the High Court Judges? The whole world is watching Ghana and Mahama. John Mahama is not a fool to allow that because he knows what his Party fools ...
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Withdraw her guards so that you guys can kidnap and murder her like you did to the High Court Judges? The whole world is watching Ghana and Mahama. John Mahama is not a fool to allow that because he knows what his Party fools can do.
Achakanapaya 10 months ago

We coming after Jean Adukoe Mensah and Bossman Asare together with all the NPP appointees at the EC .

We coming after Jean Adukoe Mensah and Bossman Asare together with all the NPP appointees at the EC .
Akweku 10 months ago

Yes I support it. Kill Jean Mensah and Bossman Asare if she doesn't want to resign. Is this the same woman who will run the 2028 elections? Unbelievable
Kill her quick so that all the parties will agree to how to appoint ...
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Yes I support it. Kill Jean Mensah and Bossman Asare if she doesn't want to resign. Is this the same woman who will run the 2028 elections? Unbelievable
Kill her quick so that all the parties will agree to how to appoint new commissioners after writing application for the job and a selection by interview.
Wwwe 10 months ago

Next 4 years hmmm manchomen hmm ndc HV show us the way wooooooo

Next 4 years hmmm manchomen hmm ndc HV show us the way wooooooo
Abusua 10 months ago

There is something wrong with Jean Mensa but she doesn't know. Jean Mensa in 2020 denied the people of SALL representation in parliament. Look at what she is doing again. Do we have to allow a lazy EC chair to continue? Inter ...
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There is something wrong with Jean Mensa but she doesn't know. Jean Mensa in 2020 denied the people of SALL representation in parliament. Look at what she is doing again. Do we have to allow a lazy EC chair to continue? Interesting times ahead. In any case she is yet to account for the monies she collected for the conduct of the elections. ORAL is waiting for her.
Human being 10 months ago

if the IGP cant use his men to control Ablekuma election just allow the military to supervise thats all--who say MAN NO DEY ? all the hooligans would be sober

if the IGP cant use his men to control Ablekuma election just allow the military to supervise thats all--who say MAN NO DEY ? all the hooligans would be sober
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Sul 10 months ago

GOOD JOB......THIS STUPID EC DOESN'T DESERVE GOOD TREAT

GOOD JOB......THIS STUPID EC DOESN'T DESERVE GOOD TREAT
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ABREWA 10 months ago

The diabolic, demonic revolutionary NDC party is back in power. They will destroy the whole country and kill all of us even before the end of their first year in power.

The diabolic, demonic revolutionary NDC party is back in power. They will destroy the whole country and kill all of us even before the end of their first year in power.

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