The Ghana Police Service has arrested 9 suspects in connection with the setting ablaze of the Electoral Commission (EC) office at Ayensuano in the Eastern Region.
This arrest brings the total number of suspects so far arrested in connection with the post-election disturbances to 106, all of whom are currently undergoing due legal processes.
All suspects are in custody assisting the police in investigations, and they will be made to face justice.
“We wish to once again assure the public that the police and other security agencies are committed to the protection of our communities to maintain law and order,” the law enforcement body said in a press release on Tuesday, December 10.
This is the second attack on an EC office within three days.
Prior to this, angry youth in Damongo set the EC’s office ablaze, protesting delays in announcing results.
The mob destroyed several items, including election results and equipment at the office.
Meanwhile, Mr. Mahama has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo and the security services to take swift and decisive actions to address the ongoing acts of lawlessness reported across the nation.
Addressing the nation on Tuesday, December 10, Mr. Mahama condemned the attacks and urged the perpetrators to refrain from such criminal activities.
“I received reports of attacks on state offices and installations. While it’s unclear who is behind these attacks, I condemn them in no uncertain terms. These acts must cease immediately.”
He emphasised the importance of channelling frustration and anger into positive efforts to rebuild the nation.
“As I said during my post-declaration speech, I urge the youth not to vent their frustration in criminal enterprise. Instead, they must channel their anger and frustration into the positive enterprise of resetting and rebuilding our beloved nation,” Mr. Mahama stated.
Mr Mahama called on all citizens to remain calm and avoid actions that could harm institutions and democracy.
“We have fought hard for change, and now is the time to demonstrate our commitment to rebuilding the Ghana we want through unity and understanding.”
He noted that “transitions create an impression of vacuum, and some people take the law into their own hands. However, since the current government is still in charge of this country, I urge them to get the security officers to act decisively on the current state of affairs.”