{"id":262324,"date":"2024-12-07T15:21:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T15:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/07\/polling-station-agent-arrested-for-double-voting-in-western-region\/"},"modified":"2024-12-07T15:21:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T15:21:04","slug":"polling-station-agent-arrested-for-double-voting-in-western-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/07\/polling-station-agent-arrested-for-double-voting-in-western-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Polling Station Agent Arrested For Double Voting In Western Region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A dramatic turn of events has unfolded at the Wassa Akropong-Appiahkrom polling station A in the Western Region, where a polling station agent has been arrested for allegedly engaging in double voting.<\/p>\n<p>Kwofie Stephen, the suspect, is currently in police custody, assisting with investigations into the incident.<\/p>\n<p>According to eyewitnesses, the arrest was made during the ongoing general elections, casting a spotlight on the integrity of the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that it is taking the matter seriously and will ensure that the suspect is held accountable for his actions.<\/p>\n<p>In a related development, the Electoral Commission has reminded voters of the importance of following the correct voting procedures to avoid any complications.<\/p>\n<p>Voters are advised to ensure that they are registered and to verify their details before casting their ballots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 A dramatic turn of events has unfolded at the Wassa Akropong-Appiahkrom polling station A in the Western Region, where a polling station agent has been arrested for allegedly engaging in double voting. 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