The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced plans to investigate and prosecute individuals who disrupted the 2024 general election in various unlawful ways.

In its mid-year report, the OSP stated that it has received numerous petitions of election-related offences from both members of the public and candidates who contested in the elections.

“The Office has been investigating cases of vote-buying and vote-selling, ranging from internal party contests to the general elections. The Office has also received several petitions from candidates and members of the public alleging corruption, intimidation, impersonation, and falsification of election results,” the report noted.

The OSP further emphasised its commitment to ensuring that future elections remain free from unconstitutional behaviour. “Electoral corruption threatens the integrity of our elections and undermines Ghana’s democracy. The Office is committed to investigating and prosecuting electoral offences, ensuring that those responsible are held accountable and that the electoral process remains free from corruption,” the report added.

Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, stressed that “The Office will engage stakeholders to strengthen its efforts in eradicating electoral corruption in Ghana.”

The 2024 general election, held on December 7, was marred by disturbances, particularly involving party agents, especially from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

In some constituencies, the process was disrupted by physical attacks and the destruction of election materials. Tragically, three individuals lost their lives during these disturbances.

The unrest has also led to delays in the Electoral Commission’s ability to declare parliamentary results in some areas.

Additionally, post-election violence has been reported, with suspected NDC members continuing to invade public institutions, demanding that workers vacate to allow them to take over, claiming that their party has won power.