John Dumelo, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has filed a formal criminal complaint against the sitting MP, Hon. Lydia Seyram Alhassan, accusing her of election malpractice.
In a detailed Facebook post on Monday afternoon, Dumelo revealed that his team had submitted a complaint to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), citing video evidence of several actions by Alhassan that allegedly violate both criminal and electoral laws.
According to Dumelo, these recordings show Ms. Alhassan engaging in practices that could unfairly influence voters ahead of the upcoming general elections on December 7, 2024.
“We believe these actions constitute a breach of our electoral laws,” Dumelo wrote. “My team has provided the OSP with material evidence of a larger plan by Ms. Alhassan to unlawfully influence voters on election day.”
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Dumelo further urged the OSP to take swift action to prevent Alhassan from repeating the alleged misconduct, emphasizing the importance of upholding the integrity of the electoral process.
He stressed that how the OSP handles the complaint in the coming days will play a crucial role in ensuring free and fair elections.
As of now, Lydia Seyram Alhassan has yet to respond to the serious allegations levelled against her by Dumelo.
The case has sparked significant attention ahead of the elections, with many closely monitoring how the Special Prosecutor’s Office will handle the matter.
The political tensions in Ayawaso West Wuogon have been high, and Dumelo’s complaint has further intensified the race as both candidates look to secure votes in the final stretch before election day.
