Nine people have been detained by the Ghana Police Service in relation to an arson attack on the Eastern Region’s Ayensuano office of the Electoral Commission (EC).
Following the announcement of election results on Monday, December 9, tensions were at an all-time high when the Ayensuano EC office was attacked.
There was tremendous condemnation after the suspects allegedly set fire to the facility during a protest.
Election equipment and supplies used in the recent general elections on December 7 were destroyed as a result of the incident.
The people were reassured by Chief Inspector Priscilla Nkrumah Peprah that the police will uphold law and order.
“The Ghana Police Service has arrested nine suspects in connection with the certain ablaze of the Electoral Commission 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.
“We wish to once again assure the public that the police and the other security agencies are committed to the protection of our communities to maintain law and order.”
