Police hunt for thugs who disrupted Council of State elections in Kumasi

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for individuals who disrupted the Council of State Regional Elections at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council on February 11, 2025.

Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers stormed the venue, overturned tables, destroyed ballot boxes, and scattered voting materials, forcing Electoral Commission (EC) officials to suspend the process.

The chaos allegedly followed the unexpected defeat of NDC candidate Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, prompting aggrieved supporters to demand a review of the results.

The police have confirmed efforts to analyze available footage to identify and arrest the culprits.

Authorities have assured the public that those responsible will face justice, reaffirming their commitment to upholding law and order.