Obuasi East: Two military officers attacked at polling station

Two military officers have reportedly been attacked at a polling station in the Obuasi East constituency during Ghana’s 2024 general elections.

According to eyewitness reports, the incident unfolded when fully armed soldiers arrived at the polling centre, despite prior assurances from the Ghana Armed Forces that no military personnel would be deployed to polling stations.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Officer present reportedly demanded their immediate departure, warning that failure to comply would result in them being reported to the police.

Tensions escalated when the soldiers reportedly resisted the request, leading to a physical confrontation between them and the NDC official. Other party members allegedly joined in the altercation, further intensifying the situation.

The presence of military personnel at polling stations has sparked debate, with some questioning their role during the electoral process. The incident has heightened concerns about security at voting centres and the potential for disruptions.

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The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi, has also applauded his party members for attacking the military personnel and called for extra vigilance in the elections

Authorities have been urged to investigate the matter to uphold the safety and integrity of the elections.

It remains unclear what prompted the soldiers’ visit to the polling centre and whether their actions were sanctioned by electoral officials.

 

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