Sefwi Akontombra:Tension has reportedly erupted at the ongoing National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency elections in Sefwi Akontombra, located in the Western North Region, following allegations that suspected macho men snatched ballot papers during the counting process.
According to Ghana Web, the alleged incident took place shortly after the polls closed, as electoral officials were sorting and counting the ballots. A social media post by Connect 97.1 FM highlighted the situation.
In a video from the scene, police officers can be seen attempting to restore calm and maintain law and order amid the growing tension. Some officers reportedly fired warning shots into the air in an effort to disperse sections of the crowd and control the situation.
Meanwhile, voices in the background of the video could be heard shouting, "They have taken away the ballot boxes," suggesting that ballot boxes might have also been taken during the disturbances. The exact circumstances surrounding the alleged snatching of the ballot papers and ballot boxes remain unclear.