Former Awutu Senya East MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has explained why she used pepper spray on a group of unidentified attackers during the Ablekuma re-run election.

According to her, she resorted to the use of the spray as a defence against a knife attack by the group.

“They were too many. I couldn’t handle them, so I decided to defend myself. I had pepper spray and used it because the guy was holding a knife. It was only self-defence,” she explained in an interview Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show.

She expresses frustration and concern, saying she feels unfairly treated by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) despite advocating for peace consistently.

“I have become a threat to the NDC, and I don’t even know why. I have always preached peace. Even when my son was shot, I did nothing because I wanted peace. But it seems they want to exchange my life for power,” she lamented.

Hawa Koomson was assaulted by a group of men at the Ablekuma North rerun election.

In a video gone viral, a man lunged at Hawa Koomson, pushing her to the ground. Another person was seen kicking her.

The Police officers present intervened and prevented further attack against Hawa Koomson.

Also, there was chaos at the Odorkor Methodist polling station in the Ablekuma North constituency.

Some individuals engaged in a fisticuff with the police personnel. Also, a JoyNews journalist was slapped by an unknown individual.

Voting has been suspended at Odorkor Methodist 1 Polling Station due to the chaos.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has interdicted one of its officers who was caught on camera slapping a journalist with GH One Television, Banahene Agyekum, during the rerun election at Ablekuma North.

In line with internal disciplinary procedures, he has been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for investigation.

The officer concerned has been withdrawn from the ongoing election duty at Ablekuma North.

The Police have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the matter and further updates will be communicated.

It is unknown what exactly transpired between the reporter and a group of police officers that led to him being slapped.

The Police officer's action has been condemned by all, including the mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, who witnessed the unfortunate incident.

Engaging the media after the assault, Banahene Agyekum expressed distress and pain.

“Yes, (I won’t be able to continue work today) because my right eye is shaking and I don’t know what happened to my forehead. I have to go for a medical checkup,” he stated.