Police Arrest Three for Voter Registration Disruption in Tepa

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals for disrupting the ongoing limited voter registration exercise in Tepa, Ashanti Region. The suspects engaged in a fight that caused a temporary halt to the registration process.

The three suspects, identified as Abass Abukari, George Vinor, and Abdul Karim, were arrested and taken into police custody. They are currently assisting with investigations and are expected to face charges related to disrupting the electoral process.

The exact cause of the fight is still under investigation, but witnesses reported that the suspects had a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical confrontation. The fight disrupted the registration process and caused fear and anxiety among those present.

The police responded promptly to the incident and restored calm to the registration center. The registration exercise has since resumed, and eligible voters are being assisted in registering to participate in the upcoming elections.

The Ghana Police Service has released a statement condemning the disruption of the voter registration exercise. The statement emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and order during the electoral process and warned that anyone who attempts to disrupt the process will face the full force of the law.

The arrest of the three suspects sends a strong message that the police will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt the voter registration exercise. The Ghana Police Service is committed to ensuring a peaceful and orderly electoral process and will take all necessary measures to protect the integrity of the vote.