A policeman assaulted a journalist with the EIB Network, Kwabena Agyekum Banahene, while covering the parliamentary election rerun in 19 polling stations of the Ablekuma North Constituency on Friday, July 11.
The police officer reportedly asked the journalist to vacate the premises despite him identifying himself and explaining his presence.
The officer slapped the journalist during the encounter, causing injury. As of now, Banahene is yet to file an official complaint.
The Electoral Commission (EC) is conducting the rerun to resolve verification issues that plagued the December 2024 general elections.
Results from 18 of the 37 initially disputed polling stations had already been certified, leaving the remaining 19 for a fresh vote.
Ablekuma North has remained without a Member of Parliament since January 7, 2025, due to the unresolved collation process.
The EC maintains that the rerun is necessary to bring closure to the matter and restore parliamentary representation to the constituency.
