EC official arrested in Kintampo South for alleged electoral offence
Mohammed Ali Politics 1 minute read
An Electoral Commission (EC) official in the Kintampo South Constituency in the Bono East Region has been arrested for allegedly issuing defective ballot papers during the ongoing elections.
The suspect, identified as Dery Joseph, is under investigation for distributing approximately 15 ballot papers at the Ampesika-Bayere Polling Station that allegedly omitted the name of the first presidential candidate.
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In a police statement, the police confirmed the arrest and assured the public that investigations were ongoing to ascertain the motive behind the act.
"We are committed to ensuring a free, fair and transparent election process and will address any instances of malpractice swiftly," the statement added.
