Oppong Nkrumah Calls For Public Inquiry Into Post-Election violence at collation centres

Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the government to initiate a public inquiry into the breakdown of law and order at several collation centres during the 2024 general elections.

Addressing Parliament on Thursday, the former Minister for Works and Housing stressed the importance of a thorough investigation to uncover the root causes of these disturbances.

He noted that such an inquiry would be critical to preventing similar incidents in future elections, particularly as Ghana prepares for the 2028 polls.

“Mr. Speaker, in addition to the leaders’ call to send a resolution to the executive branch, my prayer is that this resolution includes a request for a proper public inquiry into the conditions under which law and order broke down at numerous collation centres,” he stated.

Oppong Nkrumah emphasized that individuals responsible for inciting violence or undermining the electoral process must be held accountable.

He added that a public inquiry would not only shed light on what transpired but also serve as a deterrent to future misconduct.

He also called for enhanced security measures to protect public institutions, election officials, and officers on duty during electoral processes.

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