The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of an Electoral Commission (EC) official in the Kintampo South constituency of the Bono East Region for alleged electoral offences during the ongoing general elections.
The suspect, identified as Dery Joseph, is under investigation for distributing approximately 15 ballot papers at the Ampesika-Bayere polling station. These ballot papers reportedly omitted the name of the first presidential candidate, raising concerns about possible electoral malpractice.
In an official statement, the police assured the public of their commitment to addressing the matter and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
“We are committed to ensuring a free, fair, and transparent election process and will address any instances of malpractice swiftly,” the statement emphasized.
The Electoral Commission has not yet issued an official response to the incident. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies continue to monitor polling stations closely to prevent any further disruptions.
Voters have been urged to remain vigilant and report any irregularities to authorities as investigations into the case proceed.
