Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has issued a strong condemnation of political vigilantism, following the outbreak of violence during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

The incident, which occurred on Friday, July 11, saw chaos erupt at the St. Peter’s Polling Station, resulting in injuries to some notable New Patriotic Party (NPP) members, including Mavis Hawa Koomson.

Speaking on Joy News’ AM Show on Monday, July 14, Ms Muslim called on political parties to rethink their methods of mobilisation, especially where they put young people’s lives at risk.

“We have all agreed that political parties have mobilised vigilante groups in the past. They have also used individuals to protect the ballot. Sometimes those activities lead to violence,” she stated.

Drawing from her personal life, Ms Muslim made it clear she would never allow her children to be caught in the crossfire of political battles.

“And I, as a mother of two boys, two girls, would never encourage my son to go and put himself in a line of risk that could lead to his death. I won’t do that as a person,” she said emphatically.

She further urged political parties to disband structures that jeopardise the safety of their supporters.

“I think political parties ought not to organise around vehicles that would threaten the lives of their own members,” she added.

Ms Muslim’s remarks come amid growing national concern over the role of political vigilante groups and their involvement in Ghana’s electoral processes.