Violence erupted during the voter registration process at a center in Adugyama, situated in the Ahafo Ano South East Constituency of the Ashanti Region.
The clash ensued between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The altercation heightened when NDC party agents allegedly obstructed the NPP’s Parliamentary Candidate from registering certain individuals at the center.
Frederick Acheampong, the NPP candidate, contended that these individuals, including children residing with him in Kumasi and other relatives, were eligible to register in the constituency. However, NDC agents disputed their eligibility, claiming they were not residents of the area.
Efforts to resolve the dispute through discussions between Electoral Commission (EC) officials and party agents proved futile, according to reports. Consequently, a group of armed men carrying sticks, machetes, and other weapons stormed the area, vandalizing properties and assaulting individuals.
In a video capturing the chaos, individuals were seen engaging in aggressive physical altercations, with some wielding machetes.
Following the incident, the police force has taken action, suspending three officers allegedly involved in unprofessional conduct. The conflict resulted in three individuals sustaining injuries.
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