A 33-year-old man, Christopher Kofi Kyere Sorkpa, has been sentenced to five years in prison for vandalizing vehicles at the Parliament premises in Accra. On Wednesday, dressed in white, Sorkpa smashed the windscreens and windows of seven vehicles parked in front of the parliamentary buildings.
Eyewitnesses speculated that Sorkpa might have been mentally impaired, but his motives remain unclear. He faced six charges, including conspiracy to commit unlawful damage, and pleaded guilty during a court hearing on Friday, December 20, 2024. Presiding Judge Samuel Bright Asiedu handed down the sentence.
Another suspect, Wisdom Ahli, has been remanded in police custody for his alleged involvement. His case is scheduled for further examination on January 9, 2025.
The incident, which caused significant damage, has drawn widespread condemnation, underscoring the need for heightened security around Parliament.
