Security tensions heightened at the re-run of the Council of State election in the Ashanti Region after police arrested a supporter of one of the candidates for breaching security protocols.

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The suspect, believed to be an ally of former NDC regional chairman Yaw Obimpeh, was detained after attempting to bypass barricades set up by law enforcement officers at the election venue. The individual, along with others, reportedly ignored police directives to remain behind the restricted area.

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Today’s poll is a repeat of last week’s election, which was disrupted following an attack on Electoral Commission (EC) officials by a group of thugs. The violent incident led to the destruction of election materials, including cast ballot papers, prompting authorities to call off the process.

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In response, the police have strengthened security measures to prevent a recurrence. Vehicles have been barred from accessing the election venue, and six police-manned barricades have been erected along roads leading to the Prempeh Assembly Hall. Additionally, the surrounding streets have been closed to traffic.

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Hundreds of police officers have been deployed to the area, equipped with crowd control gear to maintain order as the election proceeds.

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