The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation to identify the alleged NDC thugs who vandalized electoral materials, leading to the suspension of the Council of State elections in Kumasi.
In a statement, the police indicated that they are currently reviewing footage from the incident to help apprehend those responsible and ensure justice is served.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the intruders forcibly entered the facility, overturning tables, damaging ballot boxes, and scattering essential voting materials.
This disruption forced 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 expected to win.
Supporters of Obimpeh, reportedly angered by the election results, allegedly incited the violence and called for a review of the outcome.
Security personnel stationed at the center faced difficulties in managing the escalating tensions, which ultimately led to the temporary suspension of the electoral proceedings.
In response, additional law enforcement officers have been deployed to restore order and protect the electoral materials.
