Former Awutu-Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson has declared that a recent violent assault during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun will not deter her from her political career.
Speaking on Asempa FM on Wednesday, the former Fisheries Minister asserted that the attack was proof of her political influence, suggesting the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) views her as a significant threat.
Madam Koomson reiterated her belief that the July 11 assault, during which she was kicked and stomped, was politically motivated. “I know I’m a threat to the NDC. That’s why they keep planning against me,” she stated, claiming her ability to mobilize voters unsettles her opponents.
Viral videos from the incident show her being targeted by a coordinated group who allegedly called her by name before assaulting her at the St. Peter’s Methodist Church polling station.
Despite sustaining injuries to her wrist and groin, the former MP insisted the ordeal has only strengthened her resolve. She dismissed the idea of quitting politics, stating that the assault will, in fact, make her stronger.
The former MP connected her perseverance to broader goals of gender equity, questioning, “If violence like this goes unchecked, how will women be encouraged to enter politics?”
