Story By: Akua Oteng Amponsah
Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to expedite investigations into electoral violence during the 2024 general elections.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Post-2024 Elections Evaluation Dialogue in Koforidua, President Mahama emphasized the need for swift action to hold perpetrators accountable and restore public trust in Ghana’s democratic process.
“The IGP, expedite investigations into these acts of electoral violence and bring the perpetrators to justice,” he said. “The Attorney General is also working on a report to be presented to Cabinet for adequate compensation to be paid to victims and relatives of those affected by the violence.”
President Mahama highlighted the positive impact of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), which was passed to curb politically affiliated violence. “The disbandment of party vigilante groups through the passage of the Vigilantism and Related Offenses Act, 2019 (Act 999) was a step in the right direction that has helped to reduce politically motivated violence to some extent,” he added.
The former President assured the nation that his administration will not condone impunity and will work to provide redress for victims as part of ongoing electoral and security sector reforms.
