Chaos At Baba Yara—One Person Collapses As Party Faithful Clash With Police Before Elections Starts

Tension reportedly erupted at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi during the New Democratic Congress (NDC) Ashanti Regional Executive elections after a scuffle between some party supporters and personnel of the Ghana Police Service left one person collapsed.

The incident occurred as party faithful gathered at the stadium for the regional executive elections, which were yet to commence at the time of the confrontation.

According to reports from the scene, a disagreement between some NDC supporters and police personnel reportedly escalated into a scuffle, leaving one individual in need of urgent medical attention.

The Ghana Ambulance Service was immediately called to assist the affected person, who was receiving medical attention at the scene.

The incident has raised concerns among party supporters and other individuals gathered at the stadium, especially as the election process had not officially started.

The NDC Ashanti Regional Executive elections are an important internal party exercise, with various candidates seeking positions to lead the party’s regional structures.

The confrontation has also placed the spotlight on security arrangements at the venue and the need for party supporters to remain calm throughout the exercise.

With tensions emerging even before voting began, attention will now be on the party leadership and security personnel to ensure that the elections proceed peacefully.

Further details about what triggered the confrontation and the condition of the person who collapsed are yet to emerge.

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