The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that a total of 15 people lost their lives and more than 40 others sustained injuries in violent incidents recorded during Ghana’s 2020 and 2024 general elections.
Speaking at a Press Briefing on the 2020 and 2024 election related violence report on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Minister said the report on election-related violence, compiled by a Special Investigative Task Force, detailed 12 major cases of electoral violence across the country.
According to him, the task force was established at the directive of President John Dramani Mahama to re-examine incidents of electoral violence, identify causes, ensure justice for victims, and recommend preventive measures.
The task force, inaugurated by the Inspector General of Police on January 16, 2025, operated within the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.
Mr. Mohammed-Mubarak explained that the task force collaborated with key stakeholders to review and investigate all cases of electoral violence that resulted in fatalities during the two election periods. The final report, he said, has been submitted to the President.
“The report provides a detailed account of each of the 12 cases, outlining how the incidents were reported to the police, the actions taken by investigators, and subsequent findings after further forensic analysis, interviews, and reconstructions of the crime scenes,” he stated.
The Minister noted that the investigations revealed instances of procedural lapses, breaches of discipline, and violations of legal requirements by some officers who were either present or responsible for handling the situations.
He emphasized that the government remains committed to ensuring accountability and preventing similar occurrences in future elections.
“Every violent incident recorded during the general elections presents various criminal offenses, and those responsible must be held to account,” he said.
Mr. Mohammed-Mubarak assured that recommendations from the report would guide future security operations during elections to protect lives and uphold the integrity of Ghana’s democratic process.
