By Ruth Serwaa Asare
The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has confirmed that the Attorney General is currently prosecuting three individuals linked to the violent clashes that erupted in the Odododiodio Constituency during the 2020 general elections.
Addressing the media at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the minister said the prosecution follows extensive investigations conducted by the Special Investigation Task Force, which was set up to probe cases of violence recorded during the 2020 and 2024 elections.
According to the minister, the task force gathered credible evidence indicating that the suspects had fired gunshots into a crowd during a political confrontation in the constituency, resulting in the death of two individuals and injuries to several others. The deceased, identified as Rita Otoo and Emmanuel Dompreh, were caught in the crossfire when tensions escalated between rival political supporters.
“The investigation established that three persons were directly involved in the shooting incident, and the Attorney-General has since initiated criminal proceedings against them for conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder under Act 29,” Muntaka disclosed.
He further noted that the suspects are currently standing trial at the High Court, Criminal Division, in Accra. The case forms part of broader efforts by the government to ensure accountability for all acts of electoral violence that have marred Ghana’s otherwise peaceful democratic reputation.
Muntaka explained that although investigators could not conclusively identify the individuals directly responsible for the deaths of the two victims, the government remains committed to pursuing justice and ensuring that affected families receive appropriate compensation and closure.
He emphasized that the findings from the Odododiodio case, along with other similar incidents, have informed new policy measures aimed at strengthening election security and improving coordination among security agencies in future elections.
“The state is determined to send a clear message that electoral violence will not be tolerated, regardless of political affiliation,” the minister said, assuring the public that government remains steadfast in upholding law and order before, during, and after every election.
