The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has paid a visit to the Odorkor Methodist polling station in the Ablekuma North constituency following reports of chaos and disorder.
The IGP arrived with his entourage at the station to asses the security situation on grounds and has been visiting a number of polling stations to ensure a smooth electoral process.
The IGP had a brief conversation with the police officers and the EC officials on duty, seeking to understand the security situation.
Christian Tetteh criticised the officers for the manner in which the situation was handled at the Odorkor Methodist 1 polling station.
Voting process at the Odorkor Methodist 1 polling station was abruptly suspended on Friday after chaos erupted during the Ablekuma North rerun in 19 polling stations.
Some unknown thugs pulled up in a pick up vehicle at the polling station and forcefully entered the premises of the polling station which was then being protected by police officers.
The thugs in their numbers then proceeded to the spot where the polling station was mounted and begun assaulting some individuals.
A notable personality who was amongst the individuals assaulted was former MP for Awutu Senya East Constituency, Hawa Koomson.
TV3’s Stanley Nii Blewu who was present at the scene reported that the former lawmaker was kicked in the groin and fell to the ground. After which, the thugs continued to kick her on the ground until the olice officers quickly intervened and whisked her away.
Meanwhile, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned the attacks on officials of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the rerun of the Ablekuma North parliamentary elections.
Dr Bawumia said the chaos was disturbing and does not reflect the kind of democracy the country must enjoy.
“It is worrying, very disturbing, this is not the democracy that we want to see in Ghana. The candidate has been attacked, Hawa Koomson has been attacked, national organiser has been attacked so so many of them, many women have been attacked. After every election, we want to see that our democracy is being enhanced, and this is very important for the peace and stability of our country.
“We don’t want the country and political parties to start to think that they have to provide for their own safety. This will be a recipe for disaster,” the 2024 presidential candidate of the NPP told journalists.
