Chaos erupted during the Council of State elections in the Ashanti Region when a group of unidentified individuals stormed the election center, leading to significant disruptions in the sorting and counting of ballots.
Witnesses described a scene of pandemonium as the intruders forcibly entered the facility, overturning tables, damaging ballot boxes, and scattering essential voting materials.
This turmoil forced officials from the Electoral Commission (EC) to halt the election process.
The unrest is thought to have been sparked by the surprising defeat of Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate who was anticipated to win.
Supporters of Obimpeh, reportedly upset by the election results, allegedly incited the violence, calling for a review of the outcome.
Security personnel station at the centre faced challenges in managing the escalating tensions, which led to a temporary suspension of the electoral proceedings.
In response to the situation, additional law enforcement officers have been dispatched to restore order and protect the electoral materials.
