Eight convicted, fined GHS6,000 over Ablekuma North by-election violence
Eight men involved in violent disturbances during the Ablekuma North by-election re-run have been convicted and sentenced by the Accra Circuit Court.
Each was fined 500 penalty units (GH¢6,000), or in default, will serve 24 months in prison.
The convicts, Mohammed Abubakari, Tijani Mahmudu, Prince Dzakpasu, Anas Mohammed, Mohammed Hamda, Darko Otibu Samuel, Musah Muntari, and Ali Saeed (alias Bomba) appeared before His Honour Isaac Addo on Friday, August 29, 2025, and pleaded guilty to all charges.
Prosecutors said the group launched an unprovoked attack at the Methodist Church Polling Station, targeting Hawa Mavis Koomson (former Minister and MP), trader Majeed Mohammed Saana, and NPP Deputy Organiser Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei.
The men were charged with conspiracy to commit assault and three counts of assault under Sections 23(1) and 84 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The case, which began on August 26, was expedited after the accused admitted guilt, resulting in swift conviction and sentencing.
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