Ghana Police Service has arrested nine individuals in connection with an attack on the Electoral Commission’s (EC) office in Ayensuano in the Eastern Region.
The Ayensuano EC office attack occurred amidst heightened tensions following the declaration of election results on Monday, December 9.
The suspects reportedly torched the facility during a protest, sparking widespread condemnation.
The incident resulted in the destruction of electoral materials and devices used during the recent December 7 general elections.
Chief Inspector, Priscilla Nkrumah Peprah of the Ghana Police Service assured the public of the police commitment to maintaining law and order.
“The Ghana Police Service has arrested nine suspects in connection with the certain ablaze of the Electoral Commission Office at Ayensuano in the eastern region. This arrest brings the total number of suspects so far arrested in connection with the post-election disturbances to 106, all of whom are currently undergoing due legal processes.
“We wish to once again assure the public that the police and the other security agencies are committed to the protection of our communities to maintain law and order.”
—citinewsroom
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