However, the rerun, held on Friday, 11 July, was not without controversy. Isolated incidents of violence were recorded across several polling stations throughout the day, including assaults on journalists and senior NPP officials.

Earlier in the morning, the Ghana Police Service arrested several individuals impersonating security personnel near the Awoshie DVLA polling station.

In a separate incident, a police officer was captured on video physically assaulting a journalist from GHOne TV at the Church of Pentecost, North Odorkor 4 Polling Station, within the Tswuim Electoral Area.

The most serious acts of violence occurred at the Odorkor Methodist 1 Polling Station, where former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, was assaulted by unidentified thugs. The Deputy National Organiser of the NPP, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, was also severely beaten during the same altercation.

The violence has drawn widespread public condemnation, with former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia describing the events as a stain on Ghana’s democratic reputation. He warned that the incidents could set a dangerous precedent and undermine national stability.

Dr Bawumia further urged President John Mahama to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice, emphasising that an NPP government would not hesitate to prosecute the perpetrators.

The declaration of results brings an end to the seven-month impasse over the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat, finally restoring representation to constituents in Parliament.