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61 cases of violence with 5 deaths recorded nationwide during & after election

Wednesday, December 09, 2020 at 12:32 PM by Ebenezer Agbey Quist

- 61 instances of electoral violence that have led to 5 deaths have been recorded nationwide

- Ghana has been known for successfully conducting general elections in complete peace

- It is hoped that the perpetrators of the violent activities will be brought to book

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Dozens of cases of electoral violence have been recorded during and after 2020 general presidential and parliamentary elections held on December 7, 2020.

According to a report on Citi TV monitored by YEN.com.gh, it is indicated that a total of 61 cases of violence leading to the death of five people have been reported nationwide.

This is a dent on the peaceful nature and history Ghana's elections have had since the beginning of the fourth republic in the year 1992.

61 cases of violence with 5 deaths recorded nationwide during & after election Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: UGC

It is strongly hoped that perpetrators of such actions will be apprehended and effectively dealt with to serve as a deterrent to other people on similar ploys in the future.

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