President John Dramani Mahama says those responsible for electoral violence during the 2020 and 2024 general elections will be held accountable, following the submission of a detailed investigative report.

Speaking at the Jubilee House on Friday, 5 September, during a meeting with the Ghana Journalists Association, President Mahama said the report was presented to him last week by the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno.

The report documents violent incidents involving security forces and political supporters, including shootings and clashes during both election cycles. It has been handed over to the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, for legal review and recommendations.

“At least eight people died in the 2020 elections and three in 2024,” President Mahama said, citing findings from the inquiry. “The report catalogues everyone affected and the circumstances surrounding each case.”

The investigation, launched on the president’s directive, involved forensic analysis, eyewitness testimony, and collaboration with the Electoral Commission.

Mr Mahama emphasised that justice and compensation for victims remain central to his administration’s democratic agenda. The Attorney General, he said, will also develop a framework to provide redress to affected families.

“If there is a need to hold people culpable and bring them to book, the Attorney General will do that,” he added.

The government has faced pressure from civil society and human rights groups to address unresolved cases of election-related violence in recent years.

Source:TheDotNews