Ato Koomson, the son of Awutu Senya East MP and Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Koomson, was allegedly stabbed in a tumultuous incident near the Electoral Commission’s office in Kasoa.
Reports indicate that Mr. Koomson was in critical condition upon being swiftly transported to the 37 Military Hospital for urgent medical attention. Another individual was also reportedly harmed during the altercation.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the fracas ensued when supporters of the ruling NPP and the opposition NDC clashed over the positioning of residents in the queue during the ongoing voter ID card transfer and replacement exercise.
The dispute allegedly erupted around 4:00 am when disagreements arose concerning chair allocations for queueing. Mr. Koomson purportedly arrived at the registration center approximately 45 minutes after the altercation commenced.
Upon his arrival, he supposedly sought assistance from the NDC organizer at the registration center to resolve the dispute. However, an alleged NDC member verbally attacked him.
According to King Adawu, an NPP member who sustained minor injuries, the alleged NDC member brandished a knife during the confrontation, resulting in Mr. Koomson being stabbed in the chest. Adawu intervened, attempting to thwart the attack, but incurred a hand injury in the process.
Both individuals were promptly rushed to the hospital, where Adawu received treatment and was discharged, while Ato Koomson remains hospitalized.
Subsequently, two individuals have been apprehended by the police in connection with the stabbing incident, though their identities have not been disclosed.
Reports suggest that the detained individuals are affiliated with the NDC.
