President has disclosed that the commander of the National Security SWAT team, implicated in the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence, is currently assisting with ongoing investigations by the National Intelligence Bureau.
In a national broadcast marking his 120 days in office on May 5, 2025, President Mahama said ASP Samuel Kojo Azugu is cooperating with the investigation aimed at identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in the January 31, 2019, violence, during which 18 persons suffered various injuries. "Concerning the January 31, 2019, Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence, where eighteen persons suffered injuries from individuals later identified as National Security operatives, we will not let that matter die without justice being served to the victims.
ASP Azugu, who was deeply involved in the violence and atrocities on that day, is currently cooperating with the National Intelligence Bureau to identify, arrest, and prosecute all those involved," he stated.
The president, who was accounting to Ghanaians on the status of 25 key promises made to the electorate as part of his social contract, provided further updates on his commitment to reopen investigations into major unsolved criminal cases, including election-related crimes. "Delivering justice is crucial for national healing and trust in our institutions.
