A heavy security presence at the Council of State re-election in the Ashanti Region created dramatic scenes as prominent political figures, including former Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and former Bantama MP, Henry Kwabena Kokofu, were turned away by police for lacking accreditation.
The others included Kwadaso MP, Kingsley Nyarko, and the former MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong who were among those barred from entering the main auditorium, where the voting was taking place.
Police officers at the venue stood firm, insisting that only accredited individuals—specifically assembly members eligible to vote—were permitted inside.
They, however, complied with the directive and left without incident, Citi FM’s Ashanti Regional Correspondent, Hafiz Tijani reported.
Security at the polling station remained tight, with barriers mounted and a water cannon on standby, signaling police preparedness to maintain order.
Early on, police in the Ashanti Region arrested one person following chaos that erupted on the grounds.
Meanwhile, Saaka Abuba has emerged victorious in the North East Region’s Council of State election, securing his position as the region’s representative after a closely contested rerun.
The election, held on Monday, February 17, 2025, saw Abuba clinch 7 out of 12 votes, defeating his closest contender, Asabigi San Malunga, who polled 5 votes.
The rerun was necessitated after the initial election ended in a deadlock, with both main contenders securing an equal number of votes—6 each. This tie prompted the Electoral Commission to organise a second round of voting to determine a clear winner.
The brief but decisive voting session took place under tight security and strict adherence to electoral guidelines, ensuring a transparent and peaceful process.
In addition to the North East Region, a re-run of the election was also organized in the Ashanti Region after the initial process was disrupted, resulting in no clear winner being declared.