President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, PhD to commence an investigation into the deaths of some civilians during the 2020 and 2024 elections.
A letter signed by the executive secretary of the president said the deaths that occurred across the country have left a lasting scar on Ghana's democracy.
Adding that justice must be served for families of victims.
The President in the letter proposed the establishment of an investigative task force, collaboration with witnesses and families, a review of electoral security arrangements, the use of forensic evidence, and collaboration of electoral and civic bodies to arrive at a solution.