The Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Manchester Chapter, Jeffrey Dasebre, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to ensure that those responsible for the violence that marred the Ablekuma North rerun election on July 11, 2025, are swiftly brought to justice.
“We must uphold the rule of law, ensuring that those who perpetrate violence, especially against women, are swiftly brought to justice,” he said in a statement issued on July 12, 2025.
He stressed that the protection of women’s rights and safety during elections is of paramount importance and urged law enforcement agencies to act impartially and effectively to prevent and prosecute such crimes.
“Law enforcement agencies must act impartially and effectively to prevent and prosecute crimes, sending a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated,” he added.
Dasebre also commended Hawa Koomson, a former Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, who was assaulted during the election, for standing up for what he described as “the right thing.”
He further praised all the women, youth, and polling station executives who risked their lives to participate in the electoral process.
“Let us continue to build our party with a united front and a disciplined spirit,” he said, expressing hope for the NPP’s return to power in 2028.
The violence surrounding the Ablekuma North rerun elections has sparked widespread concern and condemnation.
Attacks on journalists, voters, and party supporters have been described as a direct threat to the democratic process and a serious undermining of the rule of law.
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