In a developing story, an official from the Electoral Commission (EC), Dery Joseph, has been arrested in the Kintampo South Constituency, Bono East Region, following allegations of ballot tampering during the 2024 general elections.
The incident took place at the Ampeiska-Bayere polling station, where Mr. Joseph reportedly distributed around 15 ballot papers that failed to include the image of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the first presidential candidate on the ballot.
Vigilant voters quickly spotted the anomaly and alerted authorities, triggering a swift response from the police.
The questionable ballots were immediately removed from circulation, and Mr. Joseph was apprehended for his role in the incident.
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The Electoral Commission has assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine how the error occurred and to prevent similar incidents from affecting the fairness of the election process.
The Commission emphasized its commitment to ensuring transparency and upholding the integrity of the 2024 elections.
This arrest has sparked concerns among Ghanaians about the security and reliability of the election process, with many calling for more stringent measures to safeguard the integrity of future voting procedures.
As the investigation unfolds, the public eagerly awaits further updates to ensure that no other irregularities occur.