Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah appeared at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference on Crutches After Assault During Ablekuma North Election Rerun;
The Deputy National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was brutally assaulted at the Odorkor Methodist 1 Polling Station. The violent attack, captured in a widely circulated video, showed Asamoah being overpowered, pinned to the ground, and repeatedly kicked and punched by a group of unidentified thugs. The incident disrupted the voting process, caused panic among voters, and raised serious concerns about electoral safety in Ghana.
Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah appeared at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference on Crutches After Assault
The Deputy National Organizer of the NPP, Chris Lloyd, arrived at the party’s delegates conference on crutches and visibly in pain, days after being assaulted by some individuals during the Ablekuma North elections. pic.twitter.com/UR4wJN3MzI
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The attack on Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah occurred during a tense rerun of the 2024 parliamentary election, prompted by disputes over results from the December 2024 general elections. According to eyewitness reports and viral footage, a group of assailants, allegedly linked to supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stormed the polling station in a coordinated assault. Asamoah attempted to flee but was struck from behind, knocked to the ground, and subjected to a barrage of blows. Despite the presence of security personnel, the attackers initially overpowered them, halting voting and causing widespread fear among voters and election officials.
Context of the Ablekuma North Rerun that Caused Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah’s Injury
The Ablekuma North rerun was ordered by the Electoral Commission (EC) to resolve a months-long stalemate following the destruction of original result forms during the December 2024 election collation. The rerun, held across 19 polling stations, was marked by heightened tensions between the NPP and the ruling NDC. The violence was not limited to Asamoah; other NPP figures, including parliamentary candidate Nana Akua Afriyie and former Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson, were also reportedly targeted. The chaos has sparked debates about the credibility of Ghana’s electoral process and the adequacy of security measures.
Watch the moment NPP Deputy Organizer, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, was assaulted at the Odorkor Methodist Church Polling Station during the ongoing Ablekuma North rerun elections.
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Following the assault, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah sustained significant injuries, requiring medical attention. His appearance at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference on July 19, 2025, on crutches highlighted the physical toll of the attack. Social media posts captured the moment, with users expressing shock and condemnation, while others questioned the lack of immediate intervention by security forces. The incident has fueled calls for a thorough investigation and stronger measures to prevent political violence, with many Ghanaians expressing concern over the erosion of the country’s democratic reputation.
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Chairman of the NDC, publicly condemned the violence during the Ablekuma North rerun, calling for security agencies to take decisive action against perpetrators. Speaking on UTV on July 18, 2025, Nketia criticized comments by NDC’s Samuel Nartey George, who appeared to justify the violence, emphasizing that only the state has the authority to enforce justice. Nketia’s stance was seen as an attempt to distance the NDC from allegations of orchestrating the attacks, though some NPP leaders remain skeptical, accusing NDC officials of complicity.
The assault on Asamoah and other NPP members drew widespread condemnation from political figures and the public. NPP’s Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, described the violence as a “serious assault on Ghana’s democracy” and demanded a full-scale investigation, prosecution of perpetrators, and a formal apology from the government. Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia visited Asamoah and other victims, pledging to establish an NPP welfare fund to support party members affected by such incidents. Social media users and civil society groups echoed calls for accountability, urging stronger measures to curb electoral violence.
The violent incidents in Ablekuma North have cast a shadow over Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in West Africa. With the NDC’s candidate, Ewurabena Aubynn, emerging victorious in the rerun, ending the NPP’s 28-year hold on the seat, the focus has shifted to ensuring such violence does not recur. The Ghana Police Service has yet to make arrests related to the attacks, prompting criticism of security lapses. As Ghana approaches future elections, stakeholders are calling for reforms to strengthen electoral security, enhance EC transparency, and foster dialogue between political parties to prevent further violence and restore public trust in the democratic process.
