The Eastern South Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Alhaji Sofo Azorka, National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in connection with an alleged assault on Alhaji Masawudu Osman, the third National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), during the Akwatia by-election on September 2, 2025.
Alhaji Azorka was apprehended in Tamale on Wednesday, September 10, as part of ongoing investigations into the incident. After being taken into custody, the NDC Vice Chairman provided a caution statement to the authorities and was subsequently granted bail. He has been instructed to report to the Eastern South Regional Police Command in Kyebi on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10 a.m., where he is expected to be formally arraigned before the court.
A Police statement confirmed, “The suspect has been cautioned and released on bail to report to the Regional Command on the said date.”
The Police further assured the public of their commitment to conducting a thorough investigation. “We wish to assure the public that thorough investigations will be conducted into the matter. The Ghana Police Service remains resolute in maintaining law and order. We entreat all parties and the general public to remain calm as we continue with our investigations and communicate further developments in due course,” the statement added.
The incident has drawn national attention, with many awaiting the outcome of the investigation and the subsequent legal proceedings.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
