Five regions record delays in poll opening — CODEO

Polling stations in five regions delayed in opening the polls for voters to exercise their franchise, the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has disclosed. 

The regions — Northern, Oti, North East, Greater and Eastern — had their polling stations opening after 7:15 a.m. 

Addressing a mid day press briefing in Accra today, (Dec 7) the Board Chairman of CODEO, Rev. Dr Fred Deegbe, said  Northern Region recorded a 52 per cent delay, while Oti recorded a 49 per cent delay. 

This was followed by North East, and Greater Accra which recorded 47 per cent and 44 per cent respectively. Eastern Region recorded 42 per cent.  

Giving further details, Dr Deegbe said upon arrival of CODEO observers, it was noted that election officials were present in 85 per cent of polling stations. 

However, 12 per cent of stations were found without officials upon their arrival, and 3 per cent were visited after 6:00 AM.