Ghana’s 2024 general elections witnessed a dramatic moment in Ablekuma West when voters refused food allegedly distributed by Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Member of Parliament for the constituency.
The incident unfolded when a pick-up truck filled with food packs arrived at the voting station, sparking anger among voters in the queue.
In a video that quickly went viral, the crowd can be seen protesting and angrily rejecting the food, shouting at the driver to leave the premises.
The tension was palpable as the truck was forced to drive away, with the people making it clear that they did not want the food.
According to reports, the food was sent by Owusu-Ekuful to her party officials at the polling location.
The gesture, however, was perceived by many as an attempt to influence voters, a practice which is seen as illegal under Ghanaian election laws.
Voters’ disapproval was immediate, and social media users voiced their frustration, criticizing the MP for attempting to sway the election in her favor.
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Several comments on social media reacted to the situation, with one user, “siisi_annan,” pointing out that such actions happen when “law breakers are not punished.”
Others expressed their support for the voters’ decision to reject the food, with reactions like “Well done, guys!” and “People are bold these days.”
This incident has brought to light concerns about election integrity and fairness in Ghana, with many calling for stricter enforcement of laws to prevent such acts.
Despite the controversy, the public’s swift response to the attempted influence reflects a growing commitment to ensuring a transparent election process.