Altercation Erupts at Ayawaso West Wuogon Special Voting Center Over Ballot Paper Incident

Tensions flared at the Ayawaso West Wuogon Special Voting center, located at the Legon Police Station, after an electorate was caught capturing an image of their marked ballot paper. The incident, which occurred during the ongoing special voting exercise, led to altercations among voters and electoral officials.

Eyewitnesses report that the situation caused a temporary disruption at the polling station, with security personnel stepping in to restore order. Capturing ballot papers is strictly prohibited under Ghana’s electoral laws, as it undermines the secrecy of the vote and raises concerns about potential voter coercion or vote-buying.

The Electoral Commission has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident, but sources at the scene indicate that the individual involved was questioned by officials. It remains unclear what specific actions will be taken.

This is the latest in a series of controversies emerging from the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency during the special voting exercise, which has already drawn attention due to food distribution by the sitting MP, Lydia Alhassan.

With just days to go before the general election on December 7, incidents such as these highlight the importance of upholding electoral rules to maintain the credibility and transparency of the process.

Stay tuned for updates on the Ghana Elections 2024 as more details about this incident emerge.