By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has confirmed the arrest of one of its temporary staff stationed at the Temporary Booth Bayiri Polling Station in Bono East region.
In a statement issued by a Deputy Commissioner in charge of operations, Mr. Samuel Tettey, the Commission has received a report from its Bono East Regional Directorate confirming that a Ballot Issuer at the Temporary Booth Bayiri Polling Station in the Techiman South District tore off the head of the presidential candidate of the New Patriot Party (NPP) while issuing 15 ballot papers to voters.
According to the statement, the Ballot Issuer, Mr. Joseph Derry, has since been arrested by the police.
“The Commission will cooperate fully with the police to get to the bottom of the matter.
The Commission warns all election officials who violate our processes and electoral laws will be prosecuted.
The Commission further warns that it will not shield any election officials who misconduct themselves during the elections.
“We urge the public to remain calm and report any incident to the Police or call the Commission on its Toll Free Number 0800 324 324,” portions of the statement read.
