The Police have arrested Michael Allotey at the St. Theresa School polling station in the Okaikwei South Constituency, Accra, for possessing a weapon during Ghana's ongoing general elections. A statement from the Police confirmed that Allotey is currently in custody and assisting with investigations.
In a related development, a young man was apprehended at a polling station in Atwima Foase for allegedly being in possession of 76 ballot papers. Footage obtained by Onua FM captured the suspect being restrained by officers while onlookers observed. Shared widely on social media, the incident has drawn public criticism, raising concerns about illegal electoral practices and their implications for the credibility of the elections.
Today, December 7, 2024, millions of Ghanaians are voting to elect a new President and Members of Parliament across 276 constituencies in all 16 regions of the country. This marks the 9th election in Ghana's Fourth Republic.
A young boy was arrested at Atwima Foase for possessing 76 ballot papers.
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As voting began at 7:00 am, polling stations witnessed hundreds of voters patiently queuing to cast their ballots. Here are highlights from the day:
Minor tension was reported in the Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region.
Elderly woman being carried in a plastic chair to cast her vote at the Ashi We polling station, La Dadekotopon Constituency. #CountedBytheWatch#PulseElections2024 #getinvolved#Election2024 pic.twitter.com/LGttFolOmg
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NPP Presidential Candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia cast his vote in Walewale.
NPP running mate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo) voted in the Manhyia South Constituency in the Ashanti Region.
Confusion sets in as voters think the police can’t control them in the Cape Coast South Constituency #PulseElectionWatch #CountedBytheWatch#PulseElections2024#Election2024 pic.twitter.com/dz7ICWOik1
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At the Ablekuma Central polling station, voters reportedly rejected food distributed by incumbent MP Ursula Owusu.
The polls are set to close at 5:00 pm. Stay tuned for further updates on this historic electoral event.
Read Full StoryNDC parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency John Dumelo expresses excitement of the voting process. #PulseElectionWatch#CountedBytheWatch#PulseElections2024#election2024 pic.twitter.com/NpBL3GtllJ
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