Chaos erupted at the Assemblies of God Church polling station in the Ablekuma West Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, following the distribution of breakfast allegedly linked to the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Ursula Owusu-Ekuful.
A pickup truck carrying food packs was driven away amidst loud protests from some voters. The occupants of the vehicle, however, claimed the food was intended for polling and electoral officials.
The controversy arose as the MP, who is running for re-election against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Kweku Addo, was accused of attempting to influence voters by distributing meals at the polling station.
Witnesses reported that several voters expressed anger over the truck’s presence, and the situation quickly escalated as the vehicle was forced to leave under a barrage of boos and jeers. The incident raised questions about election fairness and potential abuse of resources during the voting process.
As the election day unfolded, the focus shifted to ensuring a peaceful and transparent election. Authorities have yet to comment on the incident, but it has sparked significant debate about electoral conduct and the role of politicians in influencing voters at polling stations.
The incident at the polling centre serves as a stark reminder of the heightened tensions that can accompany election season, particularly when there are accusations of unfair tactics being employed by candidates.
The situation remains fluid as further investigations are expected into the alleged distribution of food.
