The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has warmly welcomed the new regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, during a brief meeting at the Regional Coordinating Council.
DCOP Teye Cudjoe takes over from the former regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, who was transferred to the police headquarters in Accra following the violent incidents during the Council of State election in Kumasi.
DCOP Abrokwa was in charge of the police team at the election venue when the chaos erupted but was unable to properly manage the situation.
The violence began when a group of heavily built men forcibly entered the venue, overturning tables, damaging ballot boxes, and scattering essential voting materials.
This disruption forced officials from the Electoral Commission (EC) to halt the election process.
The unrest is believed to have been triggered by the unexpected defeat of Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, who was widely anticipated to win.
In light of these, DCOP Teye Cudjoe has been called upon to replace the dismissed commander immediately.
DCOP Teye Cudjoe was the Central North Regional Commander before taking over from COP Frank Abrokwa
The Minister therefore expressed his eagerness for a strong collaboration with the new commander to maintain stability and foster a secure environment for all within the region and the country at large.
