Usman Haruna, the suspect standing trial for allegedly stabing Ato Koomson, the son of Awutu Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson, during a scuffle at the office of the Electoral Commission at Ofaakor near Kasoa in the Central region, has been remanded.
He was remanded by an Accra High Court on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Usman Haruna was arrested in connection with the disturbance that ensued on the dawn of Sunday, June 2, 2024.
The situation escalated, leading to the stabbing of Mr. Koomson.
Some eyewitnesses alleged that the clash erupted over a disagreement regarding the queuing of voters seeking to transfer their votes to the constituency.
During the incident, Ato Koomson, the son of incumbent MP Mavis Hawa Koomson, was stabbed in the chest.
He was rushed to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for medical attention.
Some three members of the NDC were also injured and placed on admission at the Kasoa Polyclinic.
The suspect who allegedly stabbed Mr. Koomson was arrested and has been arraigned in court.
He is to reappear before the court on June 19, 2024.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
