Tension has reportedly erupted at the ongoing National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency elections in Sefwi Akontombra in the Western North Region after suspected macho men allegedly snatched ballot papers during the counting process.

According to a social media post by Connect 97.1 FM, the alleged incident occurred shortly after the close of polls, while electoral officials were sorting and counting the ballots.

In a video sighted, police officers were seen at the scene attempting to restore calm and maintain law and order amid the growing tension.

Some of the officers were captured firing warning shots into the air in an apparent attempt to disperse sections of the crowd and bring the situation under control.

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Meanwhile, some individuals could be heard in the background of the video shouting, "They have taken away the ballot boxes," suggesting that ballot boxes may also have been taken during the disturbances.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged snatching of the ballot papers and ballot boxes remain unclear.

Watch the video below:



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