Ashanti Regional Police Commander removed over Council of State election chaos

The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has been removed from his post and this may be as a result of 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 and overturning tables, destroying ballot boxes, and scattering 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.

It is very likely that DCOP Abrokwa will be reassigned to the Police Headquarters in Accra.