The Ghana Police Service has interdicted an officer captured in a viral video assaulting a reporter during the ongoing parliamentary election rerun at Ablekuma North.

“I even showed him my ID card to prove that I am a journalist, justifying why I couldn’t leave — then he slapped me,” the reporter recounted.

In a press release dated July 11, 2025, the Police said the officer has been withdrawn from election duty and referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for investigation as part of internal disciplinary procedures.

The Service assured the public of a thorough probe into the incident and promised to provide further updates in due course.