Berla Mundi slams NDC over Ablekuma North rerun violence

Media personality, Berla Mundi, has allegedly criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) over violent incidents reported during the election re-run at the Ablekuma North constituency last week.

In a post on X, Berla accused the NDC of deploying thugs to disrupt the electoral process—behaviour she described as hypocritical, considering the party's past condemnation of similar tactics by their political rivals.

“You condemn the NPP for unleashing thugs on people during elections only to repeat the same thing? And you want Ghanaians to believe you are any better?” she wrote.

Berla expressed her frustration over the continued politicisation of violence, calling for accountability and peaceful conduct during elections.

“It's an election, not a war zone. If you don't agree with someone's action or presence, you don't go beating the person up! These thugs should be arrested and prosecuted!” she added.

Her comments come amid rising tensions during the re-run, which was ordered by the Electoral Commission (EC) after disputes emerged over unauthenticated results from the December 2024 general elections. The rerun was conducted in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North constituency.

Reports from the constituency indicated different incidents of voter intimidation, physical clashes, and claims of arrests involving individuals wearing unapproved security attire. Observers and civil society groups have expressed concern over the escalating violence, urging political actors to exercise restraint and allow the democratic process to proceed peacefully.

Berla Mundi's remarks have sparked widespread discussion online, with many praising her for speaking out against political violence, while others also criticised her.