The National Peace Council, alongside the West Africa Network for Peace-building (WANEP), has condemned the attack on the Electoral Commission (EC) office and collation center in Damongo, Savannah Region.The center was reportedly set on fire amid growing frustration over delays in the declaration of the parliamentary election results.

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In a statement issued on December 8, the National Peace Council urged political leaders to publicly instruct their supporters to vacate collation centers and respect the sanctity of the electoral process.“It is essential that political supporters withdraw from the collation centres and allow their accredited agents to observe the collation process,” the statement read.

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They further appealed to all parties to permit Electoral Commission officials to carry out their responsibilities with professionalism and integrity, ensuring the election remains free, fair, and transparent.<img src="

alt="" class="wp-image-732326"/>The Ghana Police Service has apprehended 12 individuals in connection with looting and property damage during post-election

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unrest across the country.In a statement released on Sunday, December 8, the police confirmed that their initial investigations show the suspects were involved in a series of attacks, including setting fire to the Electoral Commission (EC) office in Damongo, vandalizing District Chief Executives' (DCEs) residences, and damaging collation centers.

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The police also reported that the suspects broke into the School Feeding Project Warehouse in Tamale, stealing food and other items. They assured the public that those responsible would face justice.Tragically, one person has died from gunshot wounds sustained during the attack on the Damongo EC office.

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