A screenshot from the video shows the police officer with his hand raised, about to assault the man
Kwabena Agyekum Banahene, a journalist from GHOne TV — a subsidiary of the EIB Network- was slapped by a police officer while performing his official duties on Friday, July 11, 2025, during the parliamentary election rerun at Ablekuma North, part of the Greater Accra Region.
Banahene, clearly identifiable in his branded press attire, was covering the event at the Church of Pentecost Odorkor Polling Station when he was approached by an officer who demanded that he leaves the premises, according to reports.
Despite explaining that he was there as a journalist, the officer threw his hand at him, in what appeared like a slap to his face.
Footage circulating online captured the very moment the police officer slapped the journalist.
As of now, Banahene has not filed an official complaint, but the media network has strongly condemned the assault and called for an urgent investigation.
The rerun is part of the Electoral Commission’s efforts to resolve electoral discrepancies from December 2024, involving 19 polling stations.
Since the previous election cycle, Ablekuma North has been without a Member of Parliament due to collation-related disputes.
The EIB Network has condemned the incident and is calling on the government and security agencies to investigate and take immediate action.
The network also expressed concern over the increasing number of attacks on journalists in the line of duty.
The Electoral Commission (EC) is supervising the rerun in 19 polling stations across the constituency, aimed at resolving verification issues that plagued the December 2024 general elections.
Results from 18 of the 37 initially disputed polling stations had already been certified, leaving the remaining 19 for a fresh vote.
Watch the video below:
#GHOneTV reporter assaulted by police officers at Ablekuma North…#GHOneNews #EIBNetwork#GHOneTV #NewsAlert#GhanaPolice @GhPoliceService pic.twitter.com/7vNjJy7jhI
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) July 11, 2025
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