Fire Destroys Ballot Boxes in Disputed Ablekuma North Parliamentary Race.
In a dramatic turn of events, a fire outbreak at the Kwashieman Cluster of Schools has destroyed ballot boxes and papers belonging to the Electoral Commission (EC) for the Ablekuma North Constituency. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, December 17, 2024, adds tension to an already contentious parliamentary race.The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed the blaze was extinguished by 3:35 AM without casualties. However, the fire completely consumed the ground floor—housing EC ballot materials, printers, and papers—while partially damaging the upper floors. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.Political Tensions in Ablekuma NorthThe Ablekuma North parliamentary race remains one of the most disputed in Ghana. Initially, the EC declared Ewurabena Aubynn of the NDC the winner but later retracted, citing irregularities. The reversal and ordered re-collation have sparked fierce opposition from the NDC, […]
