Eight individuals were found guilty after admitting to conspiracy and assault charges linked to violent incidents during the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run on July 11, 2025.
The offenders — Mohammed Abubakari, Tijani Mahmudu, Prince Dzakpasu, Anas Mohammed, Mohammed Hamda, Darko Otibu Samuel, Musah Muntari, and Ali Saeed, aka “Bomba” — appeared in Accra’s Circuit Court before Judge Isaac Addo, where they acknowledged their involvement.
Victims included former Minister, Hawa Mavis Koomson, trader, Majeed Mohammed Saana, and NPP Deputy Organiser, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei.
Prosecutors stated the violence erupted at the Methodist Church Polling Station while the complainants were overseeing proceedings.
The accused attacked Hawa Koomson and Saana without warning, then turned on Chris Lloyd.
Charges included conspiracy to assault and three assault counts, violating Sections 23(1) and 84 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). All eight pleaded guilty and were convicted. Sentencing is postponed to Friday, August 29, 2025.
Meanwhile, each convict was granted GH¢80,000 bail with one surety.
