Man arrested at Bolga Central polling station allegedly possessing printed ballots
In a startling development, a man identified as Rufai was arrested by police at the Animgazanga JHS polling station in the Bolga Central constituency for allegedly possessing printed ballot papers.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing Rufai with the suspicious material, prompting immediate police intervention.
Authorities acted swiftly, detaining him and transporting him to the regional police headquarters for further questioning.
The incident has raised alarms in the community, underscoring the importance of vigilance in safeguarding the integrity of the election.
As investigations continue, the police are working to clarify the circumstances behind Rufai’s possession of the suspected ballot papers.
Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have defended the materials, stating that the ballot papers were not original but were instead intended for educational purposes to assist those unable to vote.
However, the regional police Public Relations Officer has declined to comment, citing the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have accused some NPP affiliates of engaging in vote-buying, fueling further concerns over the fairness of the election process in the region.
These allegations have intensified scrutiny of the electoral process in the Bolga Central constituency.
Source-citinewsroom
