Audio By Carbonatix
Some ballot boxes and papers from the just-ended general elections have been destroyed by unidentified men at the Ayawaso Central collation centre in Accra, plunging the area into chaos.
The incident occurred at the ATTC School, where the collation of results was expected to take place.
According to reports, the group clashed with police officers, while Electoral Commission (EC) officials were seen fleeing with ballot boxes to protect the materials.
Earlier, security personnel struggled to differentiate between accredited individuals and unaccredited residents, many of whom claimed they were there to assist in safeguarding the ballots.
However, tensions escalated when a group of youth began destroying some of the boxes.
The situation quickly spiraled out of control, forcing EC officials to hold on to their materials while police called for reinforcements to restore order.
More policemen have been deployed to help regain control and protect the integrity of the collation process.
Latest Stories
-
Ghanaians weren’t told the full truth – Minority accuses NDC of misleading public on Family Values Bill
30 seconds -
Ghana’s food system under pressure as stakeholders gather to chart climate-resilient future
39 seconds -
Minister calls for urgent food system transformation amid climate and health concerns
4 minutes -
Over 100,000 non-professional teachers risk removal – National Teaching Council
8 minutes -
Okoe Vanderpuije hails gov’t over swift evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa
14 minutes -
In the dark: The security risk Ghana is ignoring at Elubo
15 minutes -
NDPC, NCCE deepen partnership to advance National Development Plan and Civic Transformation
15 minutes -
Takoradi dry dock project secures £101m UK-backed investment
16 minutes -
NDPC, ISD strengthen partnership to support National Development Plan rollout
20 minutes -
Has the Bill lost part of its force and value? – Ntim Fordjour questions changes to anti-LGBTQ+ bill
25 minutes -
What changed between ‘sign it now’ and ‘amend it first’? — Minority challenges NDC on anti-LGBTQ+ bill
28 minutes -
Ntim Fordjour defends Akufo-Addo’s handling of Anti-gay Bill
36 minutes -
Muntaka begins Volta Regional stakeholder tour to strengthen peace and security
39 minutes -
Government secures 120 job opportunities for Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa
44 minutes -
Road Safety Authority urges caution as rains increase crash risks
46 minutes