The minority caucus in Ghana's Parliament has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, calling for urgent executive action over what it describes as "a grave erosion of democratic norms" during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun and an escalating environmental emergency caused by illegal mining, known locally as galamsey.
In a statement submitted to the Presidency and invoking Chapter 6 of the 1992 Constitution, the Caucus accused government-affiliated officials and elements of the security services of either complicity or willful neglect in the face of violence that marred the 11th July by-election.
Electoral Violence: A Coordinated Subversion of Democracy According to the Minority, the Ablekuma North rerun meant to restore parliamentary representation was instead marred by "coordinated violence, impersonation of security forces, and brutal attacks on journalists, electoral officials and opposition figures." The petition cites multiple incidents at polling stations including St.
Peter's Society Methodist Church, Awoshie DVLA, and Asiedu Gyedu Memorial School.
