A Kumasi High Court has remanded 14 individuals into prison custody over their alleged involvement in violent disturbances during Election Day in Damongo, Savannah Region.Out of 16 suspects arraigned, 14 were remanded, while two minors were discharged and released to a responsible guardian.

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The violence reportedly erupted due to delays in declaring election results, leading to the death of one person and extensive damage to the Electoral Commission’s (EC) office.Angry protesters stormed the Damongo Municipal Collation Center and set the EC office ablaze, prompting authorities to transfer the case from the Savannah Region to the Kumasi High Court due to security concerns.

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The accused face nine charges, including unlawful damage, assault, causing harm, and obstructing electoral officers in the performance of their duties.At the hearing, the State Attorney requested a deferral of pleas to allow more time for investigations, while the defence counsel argued for their clients' release, emphasizing that two of the accused are minors.

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The court ordered the release of the minors to a responsible guardian, Alhaji Imoro Seidu, who was required to leave his Ghana Card with the Court Registrar.The remaining accused were remanded into prison custody as investigations continue. The court announced that pleas will be taken at the next hearing on December 19, 2024.

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