Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia recently visited the residence of Mavis Hawa Koomson following a violent attack that occurred during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun election on Friday, 11 July. Reports indicate that Ms. Koomson was physically assaulted in an incident described by opposition members as a coordinated attack, allegedly involving individuals associated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Mavis Hawa Koomson, a former Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and ex-Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, was among several New Patriotic Party (NPP) officials targeted amid disruptions that marred the rerun election process. The opposition Minority in Parliament highlighted that this attack formed part of a wider pattern of electoral violence aimed at intimidating NPP representatives and undermining Ghana’s democratic process.
Dr. Bawumia’s visit serves as a demonstration of solidarity and concern for Ms. Koomson’s safety and well-being. During his statement on the incident, he expressed profound disappointment over the violence and emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation. “Such violence has no place in Ghana’s democracy, and we must ensure that those responsible are held accountable,” Dr. Bawumia asserted.
The rerun election in Ablekuma North was overshadowed by multiple violent confrontations, drawing condemnation from civil society organizations, media houses, and political stakeholders alike. The events underscore ongoing challenges faced in maintaining peaceful and credible electoral processes in Ghana.
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