Tensions flared at the English and Arabic polling station in the Chiana-Paga constituency, located in the Kasena/Nankana district of the Upper East Region.

The confrontation involved members of the two leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to reports, the altercation began after the parliamentary candidates of both parties failed to comply with a directive issued by the Electoral Commission (EC). The EC had instructed candidates to cast their votes promptly and leave the polling station to maintain order and fairness. However, their prolonged presence at the station reportedly created a tense atmosphere which resulted in the clash between their supporters.

Security personnel at the polling station intervened to restore order, ensuring that the voting process could continue without further disruptions. Local authorities are urging calm and advising party members to adhere to electoral guidelines to maintain peace in the region.

As voting progresses, the Electoral Commission continues to reiterate its commitment to a free, fair, and peaceful election, appealing to all citizens to prioritize national unity above party interests.


The 2024 general elections are ongoing across 276 constituencies in the country, with 18.8 million people expected to vote.

The 2024 election has thirteen presidential candidates, with nine of them representing political parties and four being independent candidates.

Of the 18.8 million voters, 459,291 represent 4% of the voter population. 48% of the voters are male, while the female population makes up 52%. The role of the youth in the elections will be significant as they make up 55% of the voter population.

A total of 40,976 polling centres will be used for the 2024 elections, with 328 already used for the Special Voting exercises that took place on Monday, December 2, and Thursday, December 5, 2024.

According to data published by CODEO, the largest CSO in elections, the 2024 elections will feature 801 parliamentary candidates vying for the 276 seats.

Of the 13 presidential candidates, four are independent, while nine represent political parties. This means that the elections will have nine political parties contesting.
In the parliamentary elections, there are 111 candidates contesting as independents.

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Chaos breaks out at the English and Arabic polling station in Chiana-Paga as NDC and NPP supporters clash.

The tension began after both parliamentary candidates—NDC's Nikyema Billa Alamzy Aziz and NPP's Mohammed Adams Karimu—were directed to vote quickly and leave, but both… pic.twitter.com/NzEiJ25qxB

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