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The special voting exercise in Bawku, Ghana, got off to a rocky start on Monday, December 2, 2024, as sporadic gunshots were reported in the Bawku Central Constituency.<\/p>\n
The gunfire caused initial delays and fear among voters, but security forces quickly intervened to restore calm.<\/p>\n
Despite the early disruptions, voting began at 8a.m. at the Bawku Police Station, with 298 out of 526 special voters casting their ballots as of the latest update.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, two individuals were injured during the chaos and were rushed to the Presbyterian Hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
The Bawku area has a long history of chieftaincy disputes, which have often led to violent clashes between rival factions.<\/p>\n
The conflict dates back to the colonial era, with the British indirect rule system creating tensions between the Mamprusi and Kusasi ethnic groups.<\/p>\n
The Mamprusi and Kusasi have competing claims to the Bawku throne, with each side citing historical and cultural ties to the area.<\/p>\n
The dispute has led to repeated outbreaks of violence, including in 2007 and 2012.<\/p>\n
In recent years, efforts have been made to resolve the conflict through mediation and negotiations.<\/p>\n
However, the underlying issues remain unresolved, and the area remains volatile.<\/p>\n
The special voting exercise in Bawku is a critical step in the country\u2019s electoral process, and the Electoral Commission has deployed security personnel to ensure the safety of voters and electoral officials.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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