The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has been removed from his post, following the chaos that occurred during the Council of State election in the regional capital on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Sources within the Police Service say the removal of the commander takes immediate effect.
It is unclear where he will be assigned next.
The election descended into chaos when a group of unidentified thugs stormed the voting center, disrupting the sorting and counting of ballots.
According to eyewitness reports, the assailants overturned tables, destroyed ballot boxes, and scattered voting materials, forcing Electoral Commission (EC) officials to suspend the process.
The unrest is believed to have been triggered by the unexpected defeat of National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, who was widely seen as the frontrunner. Aggrieved supporters allegedly instigated the violence, demanding a review of the results.
Security personnel on-site struggled to contain the situation as tensions escalated, prompting a temporary halt in the proceedings. Additional law enforcement officers were later deployed to restore order and secure electoral materials.
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