Polling Station Agent Arrested for Double Voting at Wassa Akropong-Appiahkrom Polling Station A in the Western Region
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a polling station agent for allegedly engaging in double voting at Wassa Akropong-Appiahkrom Polling Station A in the Western Region during the ongoing general elections.
The suspect, identified as Kwofie Stephen, is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
Second Arrest for Electoral Offences
In a related development, the Police apprehended a young Ghanaian man at a polling station in Atwima Foase during the 2024 general elections for allegedly being in possession of 76 ballot papers.
Footage obtained exclusively by Onua FM captures the moment law enforcement officers restrained the suspect. The video shows the man in handcuffs as a crowd watched the incident unfold. Shared on Onua FM’s official Instagram page, the arrest has sparked public outrage and raised concerns about illegal electoral practices and their potential impact on the credibility of the elections.
Ghanaians Turn Out in Numbers
Following months of intense political campaigns and rallies, millions of Ghanaians are heading to the polls today, Saturday, 7 December 2024, to elect a new President and Members of Parliament across 276 constituencies in the country’s 16 regions.
This marks the ninth general election in Ghana’s Fourth Republic. Reports from the early hours of voting indicate high turnout, with hundreds of voters patiently queuing at polling stations. Voting, which commenced at 7:00 AM, is expected to conclude at 5:00 PM.