Minister for Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, has urged constituents to maintain calm as the Electoral Commission (EC) carries out a parliamentary re-run in 19 polling stations across the Ablekuma North constituency.
Accompanied by Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak, Dr. Boamah toured several polling centers, highlighting the importance of a violence-free electoral process. He referenced the infamous by-election in Ayawaso West Wuogon in 2019, emphasizing the need to avoid any repeat of such events. “This is a civil exercise, not a war,” he declared firmly. “What we experienced at Ayawaso West Wuogon should never happen again. People should be able to exercise their franchise in peace.”
His remarks came in light of unsettling incidents earlier in the day at the St. Peter’s Methodist Church polling station in Odorkor, where voting was temporarily halted. Unidentified assailants arrived in a pickup truck, clashing with voters and law enforcement officers, resulting in chaos and reportedly assaulting former Awutu Senya East MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson.
In response to the unrest, Dr. Boamah reassured the public that the Ghana Police Service was well-equipped to tackle any acts of violence or electoral irregularities, stating confidently, “Any challenges that arise will be addressed by the Police. Trust that they will act.”
In a show of commitment to the electoral process, security has been reinforced at polling stations, with the EC working closely with law enforcement to restore calm and ensure the safe continuation of voting.
As the rerun unfolds, the Ablekuma North constituency is under heightened scrutiny, with stakeholders urging restraint and respect for democratic principles during this critical period. Calls for a peaceful and orderly election resonate across the political spectrum, alongside the commitment to safeguarding the rights of voters to participate in the democratic process without fear.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
