The President, John Dramani Mahama, has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, to institute a probe into deaths related to the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
In a letter to the IGP, the President, through his secretary, Dr Callistus Mahama, said it was important justice was served for the over eight people who lost their lives in the two election-cycles. • IGP, Dr George Akuffo Dampare "These incidents, which occurred in various parts of the country, have left a lasting scar on our democratic process, and it is imperative that justice is served for the victims and their families," the President said.
To ensure that the investigations were comprehensive and transparent, the President requested that a dedicated task force was established to focus on the matter, to ensure "undivided attention and efficient handling of this matter".
The President also proposed that the IGP collaborated with witnesses and families of the victims through interviews to uncover the circumstances surrounding the deaths. "Investigate the role and actions of security personnel deployed at the affected polling stations to determine their involvement or oversight," the letter dated January 10, 2025 added.
