Former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has expressed that she feels justified by the conclusions drawn in the report by the Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, regarding the Kasoa shooting incident, following years of what she characterized as severe and unjust public criticism.
The report, delivered by the minister, affirmed that the violence related to the Kasoa elections in 2024 was attributed to security deficiencies and institutional shortcomings, rather than the actions or provocations of any individual.
In the report, the minister indicated that Philis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, the current Member of Parliament for the region, refuted claims that her convoy was attacked and stated that she was not present at the location of the incident.
In response to the disclosures in a statement released on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Hawa Koomson asserted that she had consistently upheld her innocence, maintaining that the tragedy resulted from systemic failures in the coordination of election security.
“For years, I faced severe and unjust public criticism. I was labeled as violent, reckless, and unfit for office through sensational and misleading headlines. The findings of the Interior Minister have validated my position, confirming that the violence was not instigated by me but arose from broader systemic failures in election security coordination,” she stated.
Madam Koomson reflected on the impact the controversy had on her reputation and career, describing it as one of the most distressing periods of her public life. She recounted being assaulted while overseeing activities during the rerun of 19 polling stations in Ablekuma North, emphasizing that the incident highlighted how false narratives can tarnish reputations and jeopardize lives.
The former minister conveyed her condolences to the families of all victims of electoral violence, advocating for the comprehensive implementation of the Interior Minister’s recommendations, which include compensation for victims, improved police training, the adoption of non-lethal crowd control measures, and the cessation of military involvement in election operations.
She called upon political figures, institutions, and the media to refrain from spreading misinformation and divisive language, stressing that Ghana’s democracy would be more robust if the national conversation were directed by truth and accountability.
“This moment requires not blame, but reflection, justice, and national unity. May this truth renew trust in our institutions and fortify our democracy,” she remarked.
