Tensions erupted at the Ledzokuku collation centre in the Greater Accra Region on election day when military officers allegedly fired gunshots following a confrontation with supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Eyewitnesses said the altercation began when a group of NDC supporters demanded that the approximately 15 military personnel leave the premises, arguing that security was already being handled by the Ghana Police Service.
The situation escalated when military officers attempted to access the main collation area in their vehicles, but police officers on site denied them entry in an effort to maintain order. During the dispute, gunshots were reportedly fired, causing panic among election officials, party agents, and observers at the centre. No injuries have been reported, though the incident briefly disrupted the collation process.
Both police and military personnel worked quickly to restore calm and ensure the safety of those at the centre. Despite the disturbance, the Electoral Commission has assured the public that the collation of results is continuing as scheduled.
Authorities have yet to comment officially on the incident, but investigations are underway to determine the cause of the clash. Both the Ghana Police Service and the military have been urged to collaborate to prevent such incidents in the future.
Source:TheDotNews