Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammy Awuku, has strongly criticized the outcome of the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run, accusing the process of being marred by violence and intimidation as reported by Ghana Web.
Speaking in an interview on Citi FM on July 22, 2025, Awuku argued that the newly sworn-in MP, Ewurabena Aubynn, emerged from an election process that left many injured and traumatized.
He maintained that her victory could not be divorced from the chaotic scenes that played out during the re-run across 19 polling stations.
According to him, the walkout staged by the Minority in Parliament during Aubynn’s swearing-in was a principled protest.
Awuku said the decision was based on what he described as a “tainted” electoral process that saw brutal attacks on individuals, including former MP Mavis Hawa Koomson.
He further alleged that despite clear evidence of violence, including video footage, no arrests had been made.
Awuku questioned the silence of law enforcement agencies, implying that the lack of accountability pointed to a deeper problem.
“The noisy silence of law enforcement agencies gives us the impression that these operatives and those who acted in that manner had the tacit endorsement of government,” he stated.
The controversial re-run came after irregularities were reported in the initial vote, prompting the Electoral Commission to organize fresh elections at selected polling stations.
However, the rerun was overshadowed by violent incidents, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition.
Awuku insisted that until justice is served and perpetrators are held accountable, the legitimacy of the new MP’s position would remain in question.