Ghanaian politician Hawa Koomson was assaulted during a rerun election in Ablekuma North Constituency on July 11, 2025. The violence erupted at the St. Peter’s polling station, where heavily built men, believed to be political thugs, stormed the area, disrupting the voting process and attacking several individuals, including Koomson.
Details of the Incident:
Koomson, former Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, was beaten and dragged to the ground by the thugs.
A video circulating on social media shows Koomson being pounced on by a group of men while on the ground.
Several others were injured in the chaos, including NPP parliamentary candidate Nana Akua Afriyie, who sustained facial injuries
Aftermath:
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for the Bawumia Campaign Team, alleged that Koomson is fighting for her life after the assault.
– Aboagye expressed concern over the violence and injuries sustained during the election, stating that people’s lives are at stake.
– Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 NPP flagbearer, visited Koomson at her residence on July 13, 2025, to check on her health ² ³ ⁴.
*Investigation and Reactions:*
The Electoral Commission (EC) is overseeing the rerun in 19 polling stations to conclude the collation process after unresolved verification issues from the December 2024 general elections.
The NPP initially announced a boycott of the rerun, citing illegitimacy, but candidate Nana Akua Afriyie defied the boycott and participated in the vote.
Netizens have reacted to the incident, with some condemning the assault and others defending Koomson’s past actions
