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Zeqblog Blog of Sunday, 8 December 2024

Source: Okine Isaac

Police officer attacked by crowd in Ablekuma West for smuggling ballot box

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When a police officer tries to smuggle unopened voting boxes, an irate throng attacks him.
After allegedly trying to take unsealed ballot boxes to the collation center, a police officer in the Ablekuma West constituency was allegedly attacked.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, an angry mob stopped the officer and confronted him about the purported anomaly. The cop was physically assaulted and the crowd jeered him as the situation rapidly worsened.

Although authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the occurrence, the video has raised questions over the electoral process's integrity. It is anticipated that investigations will shed light on the circumstances underlying the alleged misbehavior.

In a pivotal exercise to choose their leaders, Ghanaians went to the polls today. With 40,967 polling places erected across the country to aid in the process, it was anticipated that more than 18 million registered voters would cast ballots.

After hours of peaceful voting at assigned polling places, the polls were formally closed at 5 p.m. The next crucial stage of the election process began shortly after voting ended, when votes were counted countrywide.

It is imperative that people be calm and patient while they await the outcome of the election. Democracy is based on elections, and the days following the polls are frequently tense and filled with suspense. To guarantee that the results represent the will of the people as a whole, it is essential to remain composed and respect the electoral process.

Voting is only one aspect of civic duty; other aspects include exercising moderation, abstaining from provocative behavior, and maintaining unity in the face of divergent political views. Communities should prioritize communication, promoting peace, and having faith in the organizations in charge of managing the election process. The foundation for a future civilization that is stronger and more united is laid by peaceful behavior throughout this period.


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