Tensions flared at a polling center in Obuasi East after an alleged National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Officer clashed with military personnel.
The altercation reportedly began when the officer resisted the presence of the Ghana Armed Forces at the polling center, arguing that their deployment was unwarranted.
According to eyewitnesses, the situation escalated when the individual attempted to film the confrontation. The military personnel allegedly resisted these actions, leading to a heated exchange.
Both parties reportedly filmed each other despite objections, heightening the standoff.
Gunshots were heard during the chaotic encounter, causing panic among voters and disrupting the election process. It remains unclear whether the shots were fired as warning signals or in response to the confrontation.
The incident has raised concerns about the role of security forces at polling centers, with reports suggesting that military personnel were not supposed to be stationed at such locations.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement addressing the clash and its implications for the ongoing elections.
Obuasi East, NDC Comm. Officer has had a tough time with military men as he sort to let them no they can’t get to a polling center. He’s resisted attempts to stop filming and equally asked the military to stop filming,gunshots everywhere #GhanaDecides2024 #GhanaVsNPP pic.twitter.com/ZWQcDHwhWp
— AKWESI🇬🇭 (@_AlbertAkwesi) December 7, 2024
