The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has directed the Ghana Police Service and National Security to immediately investigate the violence that erupted during the Council of State elections in Kumasi.
Chaos ensued when a group of heavily built men forcibly entered the venue, overturning tables, damaging ballot boxes, and scattering essential voting materials.
This disruption compelled officials from the Electoral Commission (EC) to halt the election process.
The unrest is believed to have been triggered by the unexpected defeat of Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate who was widely anticipated to win.
Supporters of Obimpeh, reportedly angered by the election results, allegedly incited the violence and called for a review of the outcome.
In a statement, the Minister condemned such acts, stating that they undermine the democratic process and must not be tolerated.
He urged for calm, respect for the rule of law, and the maintenance of peace and stability in the region.
