The Ashanti Regional Police Commander DCOP Frank Abrokwa has been removed following the chaos that engulfed the council of the state election in Kumasi on Wednesday.
Sources within the Police Service say the commander's removal takes immediate effect.
The unrest is believed to have been triggered by the unexpected defeat of National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, who was widely seen as the frontrunner.
Aggrieved supporters allegedly instigated the violence, demanding a review of the results.
Security personnel on-site struggled to contain the situation as tensions escalated, prompting a temporary halt in the proceedings. Additional law enforcement officers were later deployed to restore order and secure electoral materials.
