Ejisu by-election: 41-year-old man arrested for disrupting electoral process
A 41-year-old man identified as Frank Agyei has been apprehended at a polling station at the ongoing by-election in Kwamo, located within the Ejisu Constituency of the Ashanti Region.
Allegedly affiliated with an Independent Candidate, Mr. Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, the suspect stands accused of disrupting the electoral proceedings.
The suspect reported to be a mason by profession, was taken into custody by authorities from the Ejisu Divisional Police Command.
The incident, which unfolded at the polling station, has raised concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process.
Details surrounding the nature of the man’s alleged disturbance remain forthcoming, as authorities continue their investigation into the matter.
He is currently in police custody pending further inquiries into his actions.
The Electoral Commission (EC) is today, Tuesday, 30 April 2024, holding by-elections in the Ejisu constituency.
This follows the passing of the late Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, on Thursday, 7 March, 2024.
In the political arena, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has put forward Kwabena Boateng as their nominee to vie for the vacant seat.
Mr. Boateng emerged from a selection process that involved nine contenders on Saturday, 13 April, 2024. Tasked with preserving the party's stance, Mr. Boateng aims to fill the void left by Dr. Kumah's departure.
However, the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) opted out of participating in the by-election.
Hence, Mr. Boateng's rival, in the by-election is the former constituency MP Kwabena Aduomi, who is running independently following his separation from the NPP.
The by-election began at 7am to 5pm.
Source: classfmonline.com
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