Prophet Kofi Oduro (pictured) says election violence that ensued at Ablekuma North was unnecessary
The General Overseer of Alabaster International Ministries, Prophet Kofi Oduro, has slammed thugs deployed during the just-ended Ablekuma North Election rerun.
In a video shared on X on July 13, 2025, Prophet Oduro, while preaching to his congregation, criticised politicians who involve thugs during elections.
He emphasised that the violence which ensued during the Ablekuma North Rerun was unnecessary, adding that thugs involved in the attack on Hawa Koomsom should be arrested and prosecuted.
“I don’t care who is in power; let’s behave like civilised people. This madness you display at polling stations is unnecessary. This shows that Ghana is a stupid nation. Some of you do things that make all of us look stupid.
“Some individuals invited the thugs who were present at the polling stations. And their duty was to either kill or beat people. What would you gain for killing or beating someone’s mother (Hawa Koomsoom)?” he asked.
Prophet Kofi Oduro further criticised police personnel stationed at the polling stations.
According to him, the presence of the IGP at the constituency was not needed, adding that police personnel deployed during the election were not given the required equipment.
“The saddest part of all that is that the police stood helpless. The police stationed there had no guns and not even a stick. Why do we need an IGP to come to a polling station? Is this country sick? What is the use of the district commander and the Greater Accra commander?
“This is a stupid country, and the thugs are people used to disciplining them. Kids in kindergarten won’t even do this,” he added.
Background:
The Electoral Commission ordered a rerun in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North constituency after disputes regarding unauthenticated results from the December 2024 elections popped up.
However, tensions escalated during the rerun, with reports of voter intimidation, violent clashes, and arrests involving individuals wearing unapproved uniforms.
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