President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Inspector General of Police, George Akufo Dampare, to investigate the deaths of eight individuals during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
The investigations will focus on incidents of electoral violence in Techiman South and Ablekuma North, which resulted in the fatalities. As part of the directive, the IGP is expected to provide periodic updates to the president.
Background
The deaths occurred amidst clashes related to electoral disputes in the mentioned constituencies. The National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by its National Chairman, Asiedu Nketia, had previously pledged to ensure a thorough investigation into the tragic events.