Three persons facing trial over Odododiodio Election violence-Interior Minister

The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has announced that investigations into the 2020 election violence in the Odododiodio constituency have concluded, leading to the prosecution of three suspects for their alleged involvement in the deadly clashes.

Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Mr Muntaka said the Attorney-General’s Department had filed charges of conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder against the trio, who allegedly fired into a crowd during the disturbances.

According to the Interior Minister, while investigators were unable to identify the individuals directly responsible for the deaths of Rita Otoo and Emmanuel Dompreh, forensic and ballistic evidence linked several suspects to violent acts during the polls.

The comprehensive investigation revealed that:

Four deaths were tied to incidents involving armed police patrol teams.

Three fatalities resulted from the actions of military personnel attempting to disperse violent crowds.

Five additional deaths were linked to armed party supporters during clashes.

Two individuals were lynched amid confrontations between rival groups.

Mr Muntaka described the Odododiodio violence as “one of the most tragic episodes” of the 2020 elections, which otherwise recorded high voter turnout and intense political competition.

He disclosed that 21 suspects had been identified through witness statements, forensic testing, and crime scene reconstruction, resulting in 11 new case dockets to support prosecution efforts.

“So far, four suspects have been arrested and granted Police Enquiry Bail, five are on remand, and warrants have been issued for the remaining individuals,” the minister stated.

The three accused now standing trial have been committed to the High Court, Criminal Court 1, Accra, to face charges brought by the Attorney-General’s Office.

Mr Muntaka added that the investigative task force has recommended financial compensation for families of those who died, while support for the injured will depend on the outcome of the ongoing prosecutions.

He emphasised that the government remains committed to ensuring justice and preventing political violence, noting that lessons from the Odododiodio case would shape future electoral security reforms.