Ghanaian president orders probe into 2020, 2024 election fatalities

11/1/2025 18:03

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama on Friday ordered the police to investigate the deaths of eight Ghanaians during the 2020 and 2024 general elections to ensure justice for the victims and their families.



In a letter issued by the president's office, Mahama instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to establish a dedicated task force within the Criminal Investigations Department to focus exclusively on the election-related murder cases.



"The task force should also review electoral security arrangements and investigate the role and actions of security personnel deployed at the affected polling stations to determine their involvement or oversight," the letter said.



The president requested that the committee provide periodic updates to the government at various stages of the investigation to maintain transparency and public trust.