The Adentan parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Greater Accra region took a chaotic turn, leaving one delegate severely injured and hospitalized.
The cause of the confusion is yet to be determined, but reports indicate that the injured delegate is currently undergoing treatment.
Citi News' Bervelyn Longdon provided insights into the disarray, highlighting the impact on both delegates and party officials.
The situation unfolded amidst the ongoing parliamentary primaries, where delegates are casting their votes in various constituencies nationwide.
The Adentan primary, marked by confusion and altercations, has raised concerns about the overall conduct of the party's internal selection process.
Okaikwei North
In a related incident, calm has been restored at the Okaikwei North constituency after confusion erupted over an attempt by foreign delegates to vote in the ongoing parliamentary primaries.
Delegates in the Okaikwei Municipality identified the foreign delegates and raised the alarm, resulting in an altercation. Fortunately, the police intervened promptly, diffusing the tension and restoring order.
The parliamentary primaries, a critical phase in the NPP's preparation for the upcoming elections, have been marred by sporadic incidents of unrest.
Delegates across the nation are participating in the primaries to elect candidates for orphan constituencies.
The voting process commenced at 7 am in various polling centres, with queues forming as delegates awaited their turn to cast votes.
The heavy security presence at most polling centres underscores the significance of ensuring a smooth and secure electoral process.
Delegates reported that their phones were taken away before entry to the ballot box, indicating strict measures to maintain order and prevent any potential disruptions.