The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has been removed from his post, sources from the Police Headquarters have confirmed to Citi News.
His reassignment follows the violent disruption of the Council of State election in Kumasi on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
The election descended into chaos when a group of unidentified thugs stormed the voting center, disrupting the sorting and counting of ballots.
Eyewitnesses reported that 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.
Citi News has learned that DCOP Abrokwa has now been reassigned to the Police Headquarters in Accra.
