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Violence erupts during Ashanti Region Council of State Elections, EC halts counting

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Chaos broke out during the Council of State elections in  Ashanti Region as a group of unidentified individuals stormed the election center, halting the sorting and counting of ballots.

Witnesses say the Machomen overturned tables, damaged ballot boxes, and scattered voting materials, forcing the Electoral Commission (EC) to suspend the process. The violence is believed to have been triggered by the unexpected defeat of National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, who was considered a frontrunner.

Supporters of Obimpeh, reportedly enraged by the results, are said to have instigated the unrest, demanding a review of the outcome. Security personnel struggled to regain control, leading to a temporary suspension of the election proceedings. Additional law enforcement officers have been deployed to restore order and protect electoral materials.

The Electoral Commission has yet to release a statement regarding the disruption or provide clarity on the next steps in the election process.

Source:TheDotNews

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