Eight individuals were found guilty by the Circuit Court in Accra for attacking the former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East and two other individuals during the parliamentary election re-run at the Methodist Church Polling Station on July 11.
These eight individuals also physically assaulted NPP Deputy Organiser, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei, and trader Maj Kwei, Mohammed Saana, and they admitted to one charge of conspiracy to commit assault and three assault charges.
The convicted individuals are Jijani Mahmudu, a driver from Mamobi; Prince Dzakpasu, a Newtown businessman; Anas Mohammed, an estate developer from Lapaz; Mohammed Hamda, a mechanic hailing from Alajo; and Darko Otibu Samuel, a businessman from Amasaman.
The remaining individuals include Musah Muntari, a station manager from Mallam Atta; Ali Saeed, a businessman from Fadama; and Al Mohammed Abubakar, a private security personnel from Alajo.
They were found guilty based on their own admissions when they appeared before Judge Isaac Addo.
The judge postponed their sentencing until Friday, August 29, 2025.
In the meantime, they have been granted bail set at GHs80,000 with one surety each.
Facts
Describing the details of the case, Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer mentioned that on June 11, 2025, the complainants, who are affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), attended the re-run of the parliamentary elections in Ablekuma North.
While visiting the polling stations, upon arriving at the Methodist Church Polling Station, Hawa Koomson and Sanaa were assaulted by the accused individuals.
After security personnel at the polling station intervened to help, the accused then went on to attack Kwei, who was present at the polling center without any reason for the assault.
The prosecutor explained that all complainants were subsequently taken to Odorkor Police Station and the Regional/CID/AR, where they officially filed assault complaints.
“Police medical forms were provided to them, after which they went for medical treatment. The accused were later apprehended and they all denied the charges during their caution statements.
“Following the investigation, they were charged with the offenses and brought before this honorable court,” the prosecutor informed the court.
