The Council of State election in the Ashanti Region experienced chaos when a group of heavily built men stormed the polling station, disrupting the otherwise peaceful voting process.
According to reports, the men forcefully entered the venue, vandalizing materials belonging to the Electoral Commission (EC) and physically assaulting journalists who were covering the election. This unexpected attack induced panic among electoral officials, observers, and voters, leading to an abrupt halt of the voting process.
Security agencies in the region have yet to restore calm, and it remains unclear what prompted the disruption. No arrests have been confirmed so far, but authorities are reportedly investigating the incident.
This event has raised concerns about the safety of electoral officers and media personnel during elections, with many calling on the government and security forces to take swift action against those responsible.
