Tensions rose at the Ablekuma North collation center as the electoral process took an unexpected turn, resulting in a heated exchange between party leaders and Electoral Commission (EC) officials. The incident occurred late in the evening while the results from the constituency's voting stations were being collated.

An agent for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) expressed concerns about anomalies in the data being given, causing a momentary pause in operations. The party representative maintained that the figures supplied by the EC did not match the data received from polling station reports earlier in the day. This remark rapidly grabbed the attention of spectators and other party representatives in the center, exacerbating an already tense situation.

Supporters from both sides gathered outside the building, seeking an update on the situation. As the disagreement started to escalate, security guards were called in to restore order. While EC officials said that the collation process was transparent, the allegations prompted calls for a thorough assessment of the statistics before to any official pronouncement.

This revelation comes amid increased scrutiny of the electoral process in various areas, with stakeholders highlighting the need of accuracy and fairness in maintaining the election's integrity. The NDC agent's assertions have fueled the growing desire for real-time transparency at collation centers, where emotions frequently flare as results come in.

The European Commission is expected to address the problem formally, with assurances that any disparities will be probed. Meanwhile, political observers worry that occurrences like this could undermine public trust in the democratic process if not handled quickly and transparently.


Source: GHOne TV