Man arrested for weapon possession following heated argument at Okaikwei South polling station
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man, Michael Allotey, for possession of a weapon at the St Theresa School polling station in the Okaikwei South Constituency, after a heated altercation between him and an Electoral Commission (EC) official during the ongoing general election.
The incident unfolded when Michael Allotey, reportedly an agent of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), confronted an EC official, insisting that the pink sheets for sections A and B be completed before voting commenced.
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According to eyewitnesses, the EC official countered that the agent had no authority to dictate his duties, which escalated into a verbal altercation.
Although the disagreement was eventually resolved, the Police, who had been notified of the disturbance, arrived on the scene and arrested Allotey after discovering that he had a weapon.
Allotey is currently in custody, assisting with investigations into the matter.
The Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and security throughout the electoral process.
The Police have also reminded the public to report any suspicious activities or security concerns to the Election Emergency Command Centre via the toll-free line 0800311311.