Unidentified individuals allegedly broke into the office of Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the outgoing Member of Parliament for the Ablekuma West Constituency, stealing several items and causing significant damage.
The incident reportedly occurred around 1:17 PM on Monday, December 9, 2024. Among the stolen items were an undisclosed amount of cash, a branded Nissan Hardbody vehicle, a television set, a printer, two stabilizers, mobile phones, food supplies, and three brand-new motorbikes. The perpetrators also vandalized CCTV cameras, barbed wire, and the office door during the break-in.
Authorities have not confirmed whether this attack is linked to the unrest following Ghana’s 2024 general elections. Notably, in Damongo, angry youth burned the Electoral Commission office to protest delays in announcing election results.
The Ghana Police Service, in an update on Monday, December 9, reported the arrest of 89 individuals linked to various election-related offences. Of these, 40 suspects are directly implicated in vandalism, looting, and property destruction. The Police assured the public that suspects would face prosecution, with court proceedings expected to begin soon.
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Minister of Communications, lost her parliamentary seat in the elections. Rev. Kweku Addo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) secured victory with 31,866 votes, defeating Owusu-Ekuful’s 26,575 votes.
Authorities have called for calm and urged the public to refrain from unlawful actions as the nation moves toward a peaceful transition. The Police continue to maintain heightened security measures to restore order and protect public safety.
