Eastern Region: Heavy security presence as Council of State election commences
A heavy police presence has been observed at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council, where all service commanders are seated in the hall for the Council of State election.
The 66 delegates expected to vote and select one of the 24 aspirants vying to represent the Eastern Region on the Council of State have yet to arrive at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council, where the election is scheduled for February 11, 2025.
Their absence has become a growing concern for the Eastern Regional Minister, Electoral Commission officials, and aspirants who have been waiting for hours.
Notable chiefs in the region including Omanhene of Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area Oseadeyo Dr. Frimpong Manso IV, Chief of Kwahu Obomeng Nana Effa Opinamang come up against immediate past board chairman of the Ghana Tourism Authority and former MP for Nkawkaw Seth Adjei Baah, former Regional Chairman and his Women’s Organizer for the NDC John Owusu Amankrah and Evelyn Korang respectively.
Upper East Region
However, the voting exercise has started for the ongoing Council of State elections at the Upper East Regional House Of Chiefs in Bolgatanga.
Seven people are vying for the slot in the Upper East Region after two candidates earlier on withdrew from the race. However, the names of the candidates who withdrew are still found on the ballot sheets.
The seven aspirants include Justice Aduko, Thomas More, Bismark Adongo, Balinia Adda Denise, Elias Ayinbilla Apasiya, Adiali Ditundini and Peter Baba Aluze-ele.
Thirty electorates are expected to cast their votes in the exercise.
Ashanti region
Chaos erupted at the just-ended Council of State elections in the Ashanti Region as violence broke out when the sorting of ballots began. A group of unidentified thugs stormed the election centre, destroying ballot boxes and halting the sorting and counting process.
The disturbance is alleged to have been triggered by the unexpected loss of National Democratic Congress candidate Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, who was widely tipped to win.
The situation has led to a temporary suspension of proceedings as security personnel struggled to restore order.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement.
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