Audio By Carbonatix
Elections in five Electoral Areas in the Cape Coast Metropolis have been put on hold by the Electoral Commission (EC).
This is because the voting materials for the affected Areas were not included in the materials supplied.
They are Kru town, Turom, Tamesase, University new site (Kwaprow) and Etsifi-Eyifua.
“The Cape Coast Metro Office of the EC is yet to receive ballots papers for these electoral areas,” Mr Robert Asenso, the Metro EC Director, told the Ghana News Agency.
“The ballot papers have not arrived, so we are still waiting, and my men are on the ground.”
He could not ascribe any reason for the challenge; however, he urged the electorate in the affected communities to exercise restraints.
The incumbent Assemblyman, Mr Cole Arthur, an aspirant for the Kru Town Electoral Area, was sad at the turn of events but optimistic of retaining the seat.
Some frustrated electorates appealed to the EC to remedy the situation to enable them to exercise their franchise.
Voting was ongoing at the remaining 40 polling centres as of 9:15hrs.
Latest Stories
-
Recurring June floods show institutional failure and lack of accountability – Victoria Bright
42 minutes -
Dr. Bawumia congratulates new Christian Council leadership; pledges continued cooperation
49 minutes -
Changes to anti-LGBTQ+ bill could undermine enforcement – Ntim Fordjour
55 minutes -
Accra Floods: GNFS rescues 21 residents in Doblo Gonno
1 hour -
Davida Roofing Systems CEO named among 100 Legendary African Dignitaries for 2026
1 hour -
Speaker Bagbin breaks ground on Wa Palace project, tells “detractors” Wa won’t be zongo
1 hour -
On Ghana’s Oti River, a weather forecast can mean survival
2 hours -
Ntim Fordjour urges NDC to back revised anti-LGBTQ+ bill, demands consistency on assent
2 hours -
Ghana prepared to prevent Ebola outbreak despite no recorded case – Deputy Health Minister
2 hours -
GMA supports KATH doctors strike over CEO suspension – demands reinstatement within 3 days
2 hours -
It’s not govt’s business to use ID cards to control people’s consumption of porn – Kofi Bentil
4 hours -
NDC dismisses reports of cabinet reshuffle, urges public to verify information
4 hours -
Ghana’s floods are governance failures, not natural disasters – Senyo Hosi
5 hours -
Accra Ridge Church defies heavy rains, embarks on health walk to mark 90 years of service
6 hours -
Evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa funded from contingency budget – Ablakwa
7 hours