EC officials flee as ballot boxes are destroyed at Ahafo Ano North collation centre

Chaos erupted at the Ahafo Ano North collation centre in the Ashanti Region after the close of polls on December 7, 2024.

According to a Joy News correspondent at the scene, the disturbance forced Electoral Commission officials to flee for their safety, leaving behind ballot materials.

These materials were eventually destroyed by agitated youth.

Footage shows an empty collation centre with ballot papers scattered and destroyed on the ground.

Results from the various constituencies are being announced following the counting and collation of votes at the various polling and collation centres across the country.

The exercise, which is being held at the various collation centres in the country is aimed at promoting transparency and fairness in the electioneering process.

Both the National Democratic Congress and New Patriotic Party have been holding separate press conferences urging their supporters to remain calm and allow the EC to do its work.

The NPP has admonished its supporters to conduct themselves properly while they monitor the collation and announcement of results.

The NDC, on the other hand, has ordered its supporters to remain vigilant and not celebrate as they follow the process.

The 2024 elections were contested by 13 presidential candidates and 807 parliamentary candidates.

AM/EK