{"id":262250,"date":"2024-12-07T13:21:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T13:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/07\/chaos-erupts-in-asawase-as-manaf-ibrahim-refuses-to-bypass-voting-queue\/"},"modified":"2024-12-07T13:21:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T13:21:20","slug":"chaos-erupts-in-asawase-as-manaf-ibrahim-refuses-to-bypass-voting-queue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/07\/chaos-erupts-in-asawase-as-manaf-ibrahim-refuses-to-bypass-voting-queue\/","title":{"rendered":"Chaos Erupts in Asawase as Manaf Ibrahim Refuses to Bypass Voting Queue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<header><!--$!--><template data-dgst=\"DYNAMIC_SERVER_USAGE\"\/><!--\/$--><\/p>\n<h2>Chaos Erupts in Asawase as Manaf Ibrahim Refuses to Bypass Voting Queue<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Detail_info__sQmUB\"><span>News Hub Creator<\/span><span>1h<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"Detail_render__N0U44\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3084362d148c44ddb6bbca87f7589eef\"\/>Chaos unfolded at the Akurem Junior High School polling station in the Asawase constituency as members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) voiced strong objections to the presence of Manaf Ibrahim, the Parliamentary Candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).<\/p>\n<p>The situation escalated when Ibrahim joined the queue to cast his vote, prompting a heated response from NDC supporters.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7f81000b9d0a4ab7a91568c62c937151\"\/>According to reports from Citi News, the incident began when Ibrahim, who arrived at the polling station early on voting day, opted not to take advantage of the preferential treatment usually extended to candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, electoral guidelines allow candidates to bypass the queue for expedited voting, enabling them to monitor other polling stations afterward.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/81d351be1b5b431f92b761fcae0cf64a\"\/>However, Ibrahim made a conscious choice to wait in line with regular voters, stating his intention to experience the voting process as an ordinary citizen and foster a connection with his constituents.<\/p>\n<p>His decision sparked a backlash from NDC members, who perceived his presence as a political maneuver rather than a genuine effort to engage with the electorate.<\/p>\n<p>The ensuing commotion led to heightened tensions at the station, as supporters from both parties clashed verbally.<\/p>\n<p>Election observers were present to monitor the situation and ensure that the polling process continued smoothly. 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