The Circuit Court 2 in Accra, presided over by His Honour Isaac Addo, will on Friday, August 29, 2025, sentence eight individuals for offensive conduct during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun held earlier this year.
The accused — Mohammed Abubakari (32), Tijani Mahamudu (38), Prince Dzakpasu (39), Anas Mohammed (42), Mohammed Hamda (35), Darko Otibu Samuel (33), Musah Muntari (46), and Ali Saeed alias Bomba (43) — were arraigned before the court on Tuesday and charged with two counts of assault, contrary to Section 84 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
According to the prosecution led by Chief Inspector Jonas Lawyer, the incident occurred on July 11, 2025, at Odorkor, in the Greater Accra Region, where the eight men unlawfully assaulted Majeed Mohammed Saana and Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei during the by-election process.
All eight pleaded guilty to the charges, prompting the court to defer sentencing to Friday, August 29, 2025, to allow for further judicial consideration.
Despite their guilty pleas, the accused were granted bail in the sum of GH¢80,000 each, with one surety, pending the sentencing hearing.
The case has drawn public interest due to heightened concerns over political violence and misconduct during electoral events. The court’s final ruling on Friday is expected to send a strong signal regarding electoral-related offenses.
