Police Clash with NDC Protesters in Ashanti, Teargas Deployed.
Police fired teargas to disperse National Democratic Congress (NDC) protesters in the Ashanti Region during a demonstration against the Electoral Commission (EC). The protest, which was meant to highlight concerns over alleged irregularities in the voter registration process ahead of the 2024 elections, turned chaotic as tensions flared between demonstrators and law enforcement.Eyewitnesses reported that clashes erupted after protesters allegedly attempted to veer off the approved route, prompting the police to intervene with teargas to restore order. Several demonstrators sustained minor injuries, and there were unconfirmed reports of arrests.The NDC leadership condemned the police action, insisting that the protest was peaceful and within their constitutional rights. Meanwhile, police officials defended their actions, stating they were necessary to maintain public order.The protest is part of the NDC's broader efforts to pressure the EC to address discrepancies in the voter register ahead […]
