A heated altercation erupted in Obuasi East, Ashanti Region, as military personnel clashed with a National Democratic Congress (NDC) executive. The incident occurred during the ongoing general elections, which see approximately 18.8 million voters participating across the country.
In a video capturing the confrontation, soldiers demanded access to a polling center but faced resistance from civilians who were recording the event. Despite warnings to stop filming, the civilians stood their ground, leading to a physical confrontation. Witnesses reported that the military personnel escalated the situation, resulting in a scuffle that required intervention from concerned residents.
The Ghana Police Service has yet to release a statement regarding the incident, which highlights the tensions surrounding the election process. With 40,976 polling centers across the country, the 2024 elections feature 13 presidential candidates, including both independent and party-affiliated candidates.
As the situation unfolds, the role of security forces in electoral settings continues to be a topic of concern, raising questions about the balance between maintaining order and ensuring a fair democratic process.
Watch the video below: (source: ghanaweb.com)
