Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the departing Member of Parliament for the Ablekuma West Constituency, allegedly had her office broken into by unknown intruders, who took various items and caused extensive damage. According to reports, the incident happened on Monday, December 9, 2024, at approximately 1:17 PM. An undisclosed sum of money, a Nissan Hardbody car, a television, a printer, two stabilizers, cell phones, food supplies, and three brand-new motorcycles were among the stolen goods. During the break-in, the criminals also damaged the office door, barbed wire, and CCTV cameras. Whether this attack is connected to the disturbances that followed Ghana's national elections in 2024 has not been confirmed by authorities. Notably, irate young people in Damongo set fire to the Electoral Commission office in protest of the postponement of the announcement of the results.
In an update released on Monday, December 9, the Ghana Police Service stated that 89 people had been arrested for a variety of offenses related to the election. Forty of these people are directly linked to property destruction, looting, and vandalism. The public was reassured by the police that suspects would be prosecuted and that judicial proceedings would shortly start. In the elections, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister of Communications and a well-known figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), lost her position in parliament. With 31,866 votes, Rev. Kweku Addo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) defeated Owusu-Ekuful, who received 26,575 votes.
As the country advances toward a peaceful transition, authorities have asked the population to refrain from illegal activities and called for calm. To restore order and safeguard public safety, the police continue to enforce stricter security measures.